Table 2.

Most common approach used by respondents in the fitting of signal processing features. Respondents were instructed to choose one approach.

	Gain	WDRC Time Constants	Noise Suppression	Feedback	Directional Mic	Frequency Lowering
Approach
Prescriptive (NAL-NL1/2; DSL v 5/m[i/o])	44%^	NA	NA	NA	NA	NA
Manufacturer's "first fit"	40%^	80%*	58%*	69%*	67%*	35%^
My own expertise	14%^	18%^	38%^	25%^	30%^	36%^
Other approach	1%	2%	3%	3%	3%	6%
Do not use at initial fit	0%	0%	2%	3%	0%	17%^

A * in cells indicates approach most commonly used by a majority (>50%) of audiologists;

a ^ in cells indicates most common approach used by some (10-50%) audiologists;

NA indicates the approach is not applicable.