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An Introduction to PSAPs and Hearables

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1.  Which devices are subject to legally-enforceable regulation by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration? Hearing Aids Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs) Hearables All of the above

2.  Which of the following was NOT a recommendation made by PCAST? A class of amplification device available directly to consumers over-the-counter An overall reduction in the amount of federal regulation of traditional hearing aids Compulsory patient access to audiometric test results and hearing aid fitting profiles. Medicare coverage of hearing aids and associated professional services.

3.  Low-end PSAPs had high amounts of: Equivalent input noise Low frequency gain Both A and B None of the above

4.  What methods can be used to evaluate an unfamiliar amplification device? Listening check Electroacoustic analysis Real-ear measurements All of the above

5.  According to this study, what was the greatest degree of hearing loss appropriately fit to NAL-NL2 targets by a PSAP or hearable? Mild Moderate Moderately-Severe Severe

6.  Data from several studies suggests that __ % of the American population with hearing impairment has a mild to HF moderate loss. 5% 20% 50% 75%

7.  Of the group with mild to HF moderate hearing loss, ___% owns hearing aids. 5% 10% 25% 50%

8.  Which one of the following would be considered a hearable: Made for iPhone hearing aids Directed audio system Amplification apps for smartphones All of the above

9.  Age-related hearing loss is associated with: better overall well being improved quality of life increased happiness dementia, cognitive decline, and social isolation

10.  Which of the following statements is true, according to the presentation? Hearables and PSAPs should be illegal as they have the potential to harm patients but no potential benefits FDA approval of a device indicates it is appropriate and will benefit our patients. High end hearing aids are the only solution that can effectively address hearing loss. Audiologists should familiarize themselves with hearables, PSAPs and other new technologies in order to effectively guide and counsel patients regarding all treatment options.