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Important factors for U.S. audiologists when selecting patient's hearing aids 2017

Most important attributes for U.S. audiologists when selecting a hearing aid for patients as of 2017

The data displays the most important attributes for U.S. audiologists when selecting hearing aids for patients, according to a survey conducted in October 2017. It was found that sound quality was the most important factor for audiologists when they chose hearing aids for patients.

Sound quality	8
Reliability	6.8
Ease of use	5.5
Value for money	4.8
Ease of fit	4
Connectivity or audio streaming	3.5
Aesthetics	2.7
Relationship with manufacturer	2.6
Battery life	2.2
Ability to recharge	1.1
Brand	0.07
Telecoil functionality	0.1

Important factors for U.S. audiologists when selecting patient's hearing aids 2017

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