Table 2.
Consequences of Hearing Loss/Miscellaneous
| Question | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Do you feel that you are aware of issues patients may face from untreated hearing loss? | |
| Strongly agree | 13 (19.7) |
| Agree | 42 (63.6) |
| Neutral | 7 (10.6) |
| Disagree | 4 (6.1) |
| Strongly disagree | 0 (0) |
| Which of the following do you recognize as issues related to untreated hearing loss? (please select all that apply) | |
| Dementia | 40 (59.7) |
| Social isolation | 65 (97.0) |
| Health literacy | 51 (76.1) |
| Overall health outcomes | 55 (82.1) |
| None of these | 1 (1.5) |
| If you had hearing loss, would you be interested in a hearing aid if you felt it could benefit you? | |
| Strongly agree | 44 (65.7) |
| Agree | 23 (34.3) |
| Neutral | 0 (0) |
| Disagree | 0 (0) |
| Strongly disagree | 0 (0) |
| When did you last see an audiogram? | |
| Within 1–3 months | 15 (22.4) |
| Within 3–6 months | 8 (11.9) |
| Within the last year | 14 (20.9) |
| Not since residency | 6 (9.0) |
| Not since medical school | 3 (4.5) |
| Not since graduate school | 3 (4.5) |
| Never | 18 (26.9) |
| Can you read an audiogram? | |
| Strongly agree | 5 (7.5) |
| Agree | 10 (14.9) |
| Neutral | 13 (19.4) |
| Disagree | 22 (32.8) |
| Strongly disagree | 17 (25.4) |