The main objective of the research study was to develop a method for evaluating the effectiveness of hearing protection with hearing aids tailored to the needs and prevailing conditions in the acoustic environments where the elderly most often reside. The method was also intended to estimate the benefits of hearing aids and allow prediction of such an effect based on a short-term trial. It is noteworthy that a short-term evaluation of effectiveness is usually made 30-45 days after the first fitting of hearing aids. The present study evaluated data obtained only after seven days of hearing aid use. Also, modifying the proposed method included the possibility of including a set of sounds, allowing auditory familiarization with environmental situations.
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