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Hearing and programming and real ear measurement...there's so much to learn!

Hey there, welcome to an exciting journey into the world of optimal hearing! 🎧 Get ready to dive deep into the fascinating realm of hearing aid calibration with the amazing Dr. Ron Leavitt, a true pioneer in audiology known for his groundbreaking research and insights.

We're about to unravel the mysteries of personalized real-ear measurements and how they can seriously boost your ability to understand speech, especially in tricky acoustic situations. Forget about hearing being just a sense—it's an art, finely tuned through careful calibration and personalized care.

In our chat with Dr. Leavitt, we talk about why those generic "best fit" settings may not cut it, and why it's so important to aim for the gold standard set by the National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) targets. We'll swap stories and dive into how personalized real-ear measurements can seriously change the game, making a real difference throughout your hearing world.

Get ready to geek out as we dig into the science behind the NAL-NL2 fitting formula. We'll chat about how it balances making things loud enough to hear with keeping things comfy. It's all about finding that sweet spot where you can hear clearly without feeling overwhelmed.

But hey, our journey doesn't stop there! We'll also peek into the future of hearing care, from remote programming to personalized medicine. It's an exciting time, full of new ideas and possibilities for making sure everyone gets the hearing help they need.

00:00 Intro
01:38 Importance of Audibility in Successful Amplification
02:14 Initial Survey of Major Manufacturers
03:49 Real-Ear Verification Importance
04:48 Discussion on Average Ear and Individual Variability
06:12 Comparison of Premium Hearing Aids with Older Analog Model
07:27 Improvements Achieved by Filling in Audibility Gaps
08:23 Discussion on Achievability on NAL Target
10:03 Widespread Issues with Hearing Aid Fitting
11:02 Importance of Real-Ear Measurements
12:56 Discussion on Individual Adaptation Rates
16:00 Gradual Adjustment Approach
16:48 Adaptation Managers and Gradual Gain Increase
17:55 Discussion on Patient Adaptation and Acceptance
19:02 Discussion on Cognitive Benefits of Proper Hearing Aid Fitting
20:13 Variability in Adaptation Rates
23:13 Concerns About Individuals Satisfied with Poorly Fitted Hearing Aids
25:11 Discussion on Diagnosis First Approach
26:00 Current Research on Hearing Aid Fitting Quality
28:00 Extent of Underfitting Issues
29:01 Recommendation for Filling Audibility Gaps
30:08 Importance of Real Ear Measurements
31:03 Reference to the ACHIEVE Study

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