Observations reveal that auditory processing tests improve counselling by addressing hearing-aid dissatisfaction in older adults.
In older adults, satisfaction aligns more with word- and sentence-level processing than with pure-tone thresholds. Auditory processing tests alongside word recognition may refine counselling and support sustained HA use.
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