Mitigation of informational masking in individuals with single-sided deafness by integrated bone conduction hearing aids

摘要

ObjectivesTo confirm an increased susceptibility to informational masking among individuals with single-sided deafness (SSD). To demonstrate a reduction in informational masking when SSD is treated with an integrated bone conduction hearing aid (IBC). To identify the acoustic cues that contribute to IBC-aided masking release. To determine the effects of device experience on the IBC advantage.