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'Should I Buy These Hearing Aids Online?' |
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2-Audiological Assessment and Intervention
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| Audience: |
Primary Audience:
Advocacy Group
Secondary Audience:
Family of a child with hearing loss
Tertiary Audeince:
Audiologist
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| Keyword(s): |
online hearing aids |
| Learning Objectives: |
understand how to navigate the purchase of hearing aids over the internet and understand how online hearing aid dispensing is regulated. |
Abstract: |
Information about hearing aids on the Internet can be overwhelming. A simple Google search results in over five million hits! According to Kochkin (2007) hearing aid adoption has increased slightly over the past several years, in part due to online hearing aid sales. A growing concern about the effectiveness of online dispensing has increased due to the surge in online sales. While some Internet sites are informational only, others allow consumers to purchase hearing aids directly online without any professional advice or visits. Kimball, et. al. (2008, 2009) conducted a series of studies to investigate the process of online hearing aid dispensing. The studies included online hearing tests, handmade earmold impressions and the actual online purchasing process. The outcomes of these studies suggest that purchasing hearing aids online can be misleading and/or potentially dangerous to consumers.
The purpose of this session is to help consumers navigate the world of online hearing aid information and purchasing. This would include adults or clients that are considering an online purchase or parents that may be considering purchasing a hearing aid online for their child, all for the purpose of saving time and money. Participants will learn what online services are available for hearing aid purchases and which should be avoided. Participants will also learn how loosely online hearing aid sales are regulated. Participants will be given data regarding the current online hearing aid dispensing research that is being conducted at our facility. |
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PRESENTER(S):
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Denise Lux - Illinois State University
Credentials: Au.D., CCC-A
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Dr. Lux has her bachelor and master degrees from The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She received her Au.D. from Arizona School of Health Sciences. Dr. Lux is currently the Clinical Director at Illinois State University. Her research/Clinical Interests include: Cochlear Implants, Pediatric Audiology, Pediatric Aural (Re)habilitation, Educational Audiology, Communication development in children with hearing loss. Dr. Lux holds ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence - Audiology, Illinois Licensure in Audiology, and credentialing through Illinois Early Intervention System - Audiology. Dr. Lux teaches undergraduate and doctoral level courses in: Signed English for Clinicians, Diagnostic Audiology Clinic, Pediatric Aural (Re)habilitation, Cochlear Implant Seminar, and Audiology Practicum. |
Suzanne Kimball - Illinois State University
Credentials: Doctor of Audiology (AuD)
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Suzanne Kimball, AuD is an assistant professor of audiology at Illinois State University. Dr. Kimball received her BA degree in Communicative Disorders from The University of Mississippi and her MA degree in Audiology from Memphis State University. In 2000, she received her Doctor of Audiology degree from The University of Florida. Dr. Kimball is currently the VP for Audiological Affairs for the Illinois Speech Language and Hearing Association. She also serves on numerous audiology boards and committees. |
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AUTHOR(S):
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Suzanne Kimball - Illinois State University
Credentials: Doctor of Audiology (AuD)
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BIO: Suzanne Kimball, AuD is an assistant professor of audiology at Illinois State University. Dr. Kimball received her BA degree in Communicative Disorders from The University of Mississippi and her MA degree in Audiology from Memphis State University. In 2000, she received her Doctor of Audiology degree from The University of Florida. Dr. Kimball is currently the VP for Audiological Affairs for the Illinois Speech Language and Hearing Association. She also serves on numerous audiology boards and committees. |
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