Comparing telehealth and traditional hearing care for older adults
Randomized Trial of Telehealth vs Conventional Hearing Care Delivery in the ACHIEVE Study
This study is looking at how using telehealth can help older adults with hearing loss get better support for their hearing aids, making it easier for them to use them and improving their overall experience with hearing care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11097173 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how telehealth can be integrated into hearing care for older adults, particularly those with hearing loss. It aims to determine if using telehealth services alongside traditional in-person visits can improve the long-term use of hearing aids and enhance overall patient outcomes. The study will involve a diverse group of older adults who currently use hearing aids, assessing their experiences and challenges with both care models. By utilizing both synchronous and asynchronous telehealth methods, the research seeks to provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults over 70 years old who currently use or have been prescribed hearing aids.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have hearing loss or those who are not using hearing aids may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved hearing aid usage and better health outcomes for older adults with hearing loss.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in using telehealth for various healthcare services, suggesting potential success for this approach in audiology.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lin, Frank R — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Lin, Frank R
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.