Zinc–Air Hearing Aid Batteries: An Analysis of Functional Performance-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Zinc–Air Hearing Aid Batteries: An Analysis of Functional Performance

Published:2024-07-23 Issue:4 Volume:14 Page:659-673
ISSN:2039-4349
Container-title:Audiology Research
language:en
Short-container-title:Audiology Research

Author:

Thomas James¹,Bardsley Barry²,Wild Jane³^ORCID,Penman Michael William Owen⁴

Affiliation:

1. Adult Audiology & Primary Care Service, Swansea Bay University Health Board, Swansea SA2 8QA, UK

2. Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Science, Swansea University, Swansea SA2 8PP, UK

3. Audiology Service, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Rhyl LL18 5UJ, UK

4. Electronics & Software, Team Consulting Ltd., Cambridgeshire CB10 1SX, UK

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 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.

Publisher

MDPI AG

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2039-4349/14/4/56/pdf

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