NALguide Pro: Hearing Aid Features Explained
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NALguide Pro tool is developed for clinicians and individuals with hearing needs to streamline the decision-making process by fostering guided conversations around how different hearing device features can address individual hearing needs.
Problem: The absence of standardized information on hearing aid technologies and features makes it challenging for individuals to comprehend and make informed choices. This mostly results in individuals feeling unsure or confused when trying to choose the most suitable options for their needs.
How does NALguide Pro helps in my appointment?
Designed to simplify the complexities of hearing aid technology and features, the NALguide Pro tool provides clear and accessible information for the individuals and empowers them to grasp recommendations from their hearing healthcare professionals more effectively, ultimately leading to improved outcomes in addressing their hearing needs.
NALguide Pro promotes increased customer engagement in the process of shared decision-making. It helps in generating insights which may significantly influence the individual’s decision-making process concerning the hearing aids, subsequently enhancing their acceptance and efficacy in self-management practices.
How does it work?
NALguide Pro comes with clear “How to use” instructions which are easy to implement and can be conveniently shared with individuals to continue discussions with their families at home. NALguide Pro prompts individuals to consider their own listening goals and linking them to the hearing device features. This guide is organised by listening needs, so you can also ask your client to choose their own journey and select features, most suited to their lifecycle.
We recommend using NALguide Pro in your discussions about hearing aids with clients to ensure its understanding and utility throughout their entire hearing experience.
What our users say?
“The NALguide has gotten me closer to both understanding the features of hearing aids and to being able to ask for the features that are important to me. I now have the vocabulary to research further than before. I know I may not find all of the features I would like in one hearing aid model or brand but I think I can get much closer than I am now.”
~ Margaret, Lived experience of hearing loss, USA
“The guide is great for new users especially. The newer more tech savvy baby boomers love it and it does save time in the appointment as most queries are covered off on with the guide. This gives us more time to discuss management, and set phones up etc.”
~Terry Clayton, Clayton Hearing
“A really useful tool that assists clients to understand hearing aid technology and what will be most helpful for their personal needs”
~ Hearing Healthcare Professional
After extensive research, a wide range of hearing aid features were broken down into six major categories based on common listening needs. Each category represents a distinct focus area within the tool, making it easier for users to navigate.
Speech Understanding
Helping you be part of the conversation
Features that help you recognise and make sense of what people say, even in background noise or at a distance.
Sound Quality
Natural hearing and access to sounds
Features that provide and support hearing at a fundamental level and increase awareness and access to sound.
Listening Comfort
Wear devices anywhere and anytime
Features that make sounds comfortable to listen to in any environment.
Usability
Making devices easy to use
Features that make using devices convenient and simple, including automatic adjustments.
Connectivity
Linking to other devices and technologies
Connect your hearing devices to other technologies and accessories.
Personalisation
Technology that fits you and your life
Customising your hearing aids to match your listening needs and preferences.
Copyright Information
© NAL 2023. This work is openly licensed via CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
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Updates
v1.2 released with updated copyrighting information (2/11/2023)
