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Zinc–Air Hearing Aid Batteries: An Analysis of Functional Performance
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Michael William Owen Penman
Audiology Research, Volume: 14, Issue: 4, Pages: 659 - 673
Swansea University Author: Barry Bardsley
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DOI (Published version): 10.3390/audiolres14040056
Abstract
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of three disposable hearing aid battery brands available in Wales. Hearing-impaired individuals who utilise hearing aids rely on the functionality of their devices, which is often contingent upon the quality and longevity of disposabl...
| Published in: | Audiology Research |
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| ISSN: | 2039-4349 |
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MDPI AG
2024
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| URI: | https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa68940 |
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Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of three disposable hearing aid battery brands available in Wales. Hearing-impaired individuals who utilise hearing aids rely on the functionality of their devices, which is often contingent upon the quality and longevity of disposable batteries. Materials and Methods: A grey literature review foregrounded the battery standards. The “real-life” use of batteries was supplemented through laboratory testing. Parameters relating to performance quality were used to quantify an overall service life of five PR44- and four PR48-size batteries per manufacturer. Results: The literature review signalled a large gap in hearing aid battery consumption research. All battery brands underperformed compared to their specifications but met IEC standards. Conclusions: Revisions to battery consumption test conditions should reflect new technological features and refine expectations of real-life use. It was possible to statistically identify the best performing hearing aid battery brand. |
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| Keywords: |
hearing aid battery; disposable battery; zinc–air battery; battery consumption |
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Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences |
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This research received no external funding. |
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4 |
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659 |
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673 |