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Abstract
Coping pattern of older adult regarding hearing impairment hearing loss affects approximately one-third of adults 61 to 70 years of age and more than 80 percent of those older than 85 years. The aim of this study was to assess Coping pattern of older adult regarding hearing impairment Sample: Purposive subject of 200 older adult with hearing impairment problems was selected from outpatient clinic in Ain shams University Hospital and Nasser Institute hospital. Tools: of data collection interviewing questionnaire for assessing the older adult socio demographic data as (Age, gender, Education, Marital status…etc). Assessing clients’ observational check list for assessing practice of hearing aid by using standardized check list. Assessing client coping pattern regarding hearing impairment. Results: Nearly one third of elderly had secondary education. More than three fifth of studied elderly had unsatisfactory total knowledge about coping. More than half of elderly had inadequate total reported practice about ear aids. Conclusion: On light of the current study results, it can be concluded that, more than two thirds of older adult among two groups had good knowledge regarding hearing impairment. Also, the majority of older adult among two groups had average practice as regard to care of hearing aid. There is statistically significant positive correlation between total knowledge and total practice of clients. Recommendations: Empower implementation of audio logical rehabilitation programs that include consideration and management of overall communication skills, and use of assistive listening devices.
Key words:, Older Adult hearing impairment coping and,