Investigating barriers and enablers to hearing aid take-up and use by older adults with hearing loss – a focus group study | Synapse
April 28, 2026Open Access
Investigating barriers and enablers to hearing aid take-up and use by older adults with hearing loss – a focus group study
Key Points
The study aims to identify the barriers and enablers affecting hearing aid take-up and usage among older adults with hearing loss.
Focus groups conducted with older adults to explore their experiences with hearing aids.
Analysis of prevalent themes regarding hearing aid acceptance and usage.
Theory-informed approach to develop behavioral interventions based on findings.
Identified key barriers such as stigma and cost impacting hearing aid take-up.
Recognized enablers including peer support and improved awareness as critical for increasing usage.
Suggestions for targeted behavioral interventions to address these factors in future studies.
Abstract
These top barriers and enablers to HA take-up and use will be addressed through theory-informed behavioural interventions in a further study to improve HA take-up and use.