Development of Hearing Information Booklet for Dementia Healthcare Professionals.

IF 1.4 Q3 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY

Journal of Audiology and Otology Pub Date : 2026-03-30 DOI:10.7874/jao.2025.00129

Chanbeom Kwak, Woojae Han, Young Joon Seo, Ghee-Young Noh

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Abstract

Background and objectives: : Age-related hearing loss is a key risk factor for dementia; however, community healthcare professionals often lack training in hearing care for people with dementia. This study aimed to develop and evaluate the Hearing Guidelines of Unified Information for Dementia Experts (H-GUIDE), an educational booklet designed to improve hearing-related knowledge and practices in dementia care.

Subjects and methods: : The H-GUIDE consists of five sections: Hearing Loss and Dementia, Hearing Screening Tests, Introduction of Hearing Aids, Use of Hearing Aids, and Maintenance of Hearing Aids. Participants were 71 long-term care workers, including facility managers and healthcare professionals. The Knowledge Attitude Practice (KAP), Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and Hearing Aid Knowledge Inventory (HAKI) questionnaires were applied before, after, and two months after the educational intervention.

Results: : Participants showed significant improvements in hearing-related knowledge, practice, and intention to use the H-GUIDE post intervention. These effects were sustained during the two-month follow-up. The HAKI scores increased significantly post-test and remained stable over time.

Conclusions: : The H-GUIDE was validated as an effective and user-friendly educational tool that enhances hearing care competency among dementia healthcare professionals; it also supports early detection and management of hearing problems.

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痴呆症医疗保健专业人员听力信息手册的开发。

背景和目的：年龄相关性听力损失是痴呆的关键危险因素；然而，社区卫生保健专业人员往往缺乏对痴呆症患者的听力保健培训。本研究旨在制定和评估痴呆症专家统一信息听力指南（H-GUIDE），这是一本旨在提高痴呆症护理中听力相关知识和实践的教育小册子。主题和方法：H-GUIDE由五个部分组成：听力损失和痴呆、听力筛查测试、助听器介绍、助听器使用和助听器维护。参与者是71名长期护理工作者，包括设施管理人员和医疗保健专业人员。采用知识态度实践（KAP）、技术接受模型（TAM）和助听器知识问卷（HAKI），分别在教育干预前、干预后和干预后2个月进行问卷调查。结果：干预后，参与者在听力相关知识、实践和使用H-GUIDE的意愿方面均有显著改善。这些效果持续了两个月的随访。HAKI得分在测试后显著增加，并随时间保持稳定。结论：H-GUIDE是一种有效的、用户友好的教育工具，可以提高痴呆症医护人员的听力保健能力；它还支持听力问题的早期发现和管理。

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Journal of Audiology and Otology OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY-

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1.90

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9.10%

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期刊介绍： Journal of Audiology and Otology (JAO) (formerly known as Korean Journal of Audiology) aims to publish the most advanced findings for all aspects of the auditory and vestibular system and diseases of the ear using state-of-the-art techniques and analyses. The journal covers recent trends related to the topics of audiology, otology, and neurotology conducted by professionals, with the goal of providing better possible treatment to people of all ages, from infants to the elderly, who suffer from auditory and/or vestibular disorders and thus, improving their quality of life. This journal encourages the submission of review papers about current professional issues, research papers presenting a scientific base and clinical application, and case papers with unique reports or clinical trials. We also invite letters to the editor and papers related to the manufacture and distribution of medical devices. This journal provides integrated views from otologists, audiologists, and other healthcare practitioners, offering readers high quality scientific and clinical information. This peer-reviewed and open access journal has been the official journal of the Korean Audiological Society since 1997 and of both the Korean Audiological Society and the Korean Otological Society since 2017. It is published in English four times a year in January, April, July, and October.