Improving measures for assessing adult hearing health care outcomes
Official title: Meaningful Outcome Measures in Adult Hearing Health Care
Funded at National Academy of Sciences · NIH-10896742 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to create better ways to measure how hearing loss affects adults' daily lives, so that both patients and doctors can understand and improve their hearing care experiences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | National Academy of Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | July 27, 2023 |
| Project end | July 25, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $1,040,000 |
| NIH project number | 263201800029I-0-759802300011-1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10896742 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are experiencing hearing loss and are seeking effective interventions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with hearing loss who are not seeking treatment or interventions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing standardized outcome measures for adult hearing health care that truly reflect patients' experiences and quality of life. An expert committee will evaluate current practices and identify key metrics that correlate with individuals' perceptions of their hearing loss. The goal is to create a framework that guides the implementation of these measures in various clinical settings, ensuring they are meaningful for both patients and healthcare providers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved hearing health care practices that better address patients' needs and enhance their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that developing standardized measures in healthcare can significantly improve patient outcomes and treatment effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
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National Academy of Sciences
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Day, Robert — National Academy of Sciences
- Study coordinator: Day, Robert
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.