The Developing Relationship Among Cognition, Amplification, and Aural Rehabilitation
2016 ◽
Vol 1
(6)
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pp. 47-54
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Keyword(s):
The search for best practices in hearing aid fittings and aural rehabilitation has generally used the audiogram and function stemming from peripheral sensitivity. In recent years, however, we have learned that individuals respond differently to various hearing aid and aural rehabilitation techniques based on cognitive abilities. In this paper, we review basic concepts of working memory and the literature driving our knowledge in newer concepts of hearing aid fitting and aural rehabilitation.