Análise das mudanças que ocorreram na qualidade de vida de idosos pós – adaptação do aparelho de amplificação sonora individual (AASI).

Abstract

Aging is a natural process that happens over the years in humans , with it several changes occur both in biological, social and psychological aspect , hearing loss is a common problem in older people , and this directly affects their quality of life, and the use of hearing aids is one of the possible solutions to this problem and its consequences on the individual , this study aims to examine the changes that occurred in the quality of life post- adaptation Personal Sound Amplification (hearing aid ) , the elderly treated in Otoclinica Aline Pires Benevides Gadea , the city of Sousa - PB . To evaluate the benefit caused by the use of hearing a study based on the method of life history and participant observation of a qualitative nature , carried out through analysis of medical records and conducting home interviews consisted of four individuals aged over 60 was conducted years presbiacusios , two males and two females , which were fitted in Otoclinica at first was made audiological tests and then referred for screening , which is performed by the Social Worker , having diagnosed the real need the appliance selection and molding , after receiving the unit the user initiates the process of audiological rehabilitation is done . By completing this work could conclude that all seniors passed the audiologic rehabilitation process and managed to adapt and make daily use of hearing aid which had significant improvement in their personal and social relationships , and achieved an improvement in their quality of life . Noted - if you have good hearing is a significant factor in having a good quality of life , to stay connected and within society , users who are using the prosthesis feel - as satisfying and well adapted to the changes that occurred after use the apparatus.