Communication Sciences and Disorders Publications
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Spring 5-13-2024
Journal
American Journal of Audiology
URL with Digital Object Identifier
10.1044/2024_AJA-23-00258
Abstract
Bone conduction hearing devices (BCDs) that deliver sound across the skin (i.e., transcutaneous) are suitable for some individuals who have conductive or mixed hearing losses. Prescriptive targets for percutaneous devices are available, for example, from the Desired Sensation Level–Bone Conduction Hearing Device (DSL-BCD) algorithm. These targets, however, may require modification for use with transcutaneous BCDs. The current study investigated three key variables that may inform target modification: (a) comparison of thresholds measured using an audiometric bone conduction (BC) transducer versus transcutaneous BCDs that offer in situ threshold measurement, (b) transcutaneous BCD default force level outputs versus recommended DSL percutaneous BC targets, and (c) the preferred listening levels (PLLs) of adults wearing transcutaneous BCDs in a laboratory setting.
Citation of this paper:
El-Naji, R., Scollie, S., Bagatto, M. (2024). Examining Force Level Output of Skin-Drive Bone Conduction Hearing Devices in Adults With Simulated Conductive Hearing Loss. American Journal of Audiology, https://doi.org/10.1044/2024_AJA-23-00258