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Examines user needs for selecting digital hearing aid technology, suggesting comprehensive assessments for better adaptation.
To examines the factors necessary for selecting appropriate technology based on individual needs in digital hearing aids by reviewing the national and international literature. A total of 34 sources including 12 national and 22 international studies published between 1979-2026 were included in the study. The reviewed literature was analyzed under three headings in line with the study’s research questions. It was observed that studies on this topic were concentrated between 2020-2026 and primarily consisted of journal articles. Overall, it was noted that international literature predominates and shapes the existing body of literature in the field. The studies indicate that hearing aids depend not only on technical specifications but also on multidimensional factors such as the user’s personal needs, social life and psychosocial characteristics. To reduce hearing aid rejection and enhance users’ adaptation to the technology, it is recommended thar a comprehensive needs analysis be conducted prior to device application and that local scales be developed accordingly
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