Building Trust
It is in the best interests of both the industry and the consumer to work for change - change that will restore trust.
The following are some eye-opening facts related to hearing loss and treatment:
The above statistics provide evidence of the many issues facing the Canadian hearing aid marketplace.
Let's take a closer look at these numbers. When we combine the first three statistics a disturbing truth emerges:
When we combine the last three statistics, stated above, another equally sobering truth emerges:
It is in the best interests of both the industry and the consumer to work for change - change that will restore trust.
The following are some eye-opening facts related to hearing loss and treatment:
- More than 3 Million Canadians have Hearing Loss
- Only 20% of People with Hearing Loss Purchase Hearing Aids
- Only 50% of Hearing Aid Wearers Report Satisfaction
- Adherence to Best Practices can increase Satisfaction to over 80%
- Approximately 75% of Hearing Clinics are not truly Manufacturer Independent
The above statistics provide evidence of the many issues facing the Canadian hearing aid marketplace.
Let's take a closer look at these numbers. When we combine the first three statistics a disturbing truth emerges:
- "Out of more than 3 million Canadians with hearing loss, 90% either choose not to purchase hearing aids or are not satisfied with their hearing aids"
When we combine the last three statistics, stated above, another equally sobering truth emerges:
- "The potential of the hearing aid industry to dramatically improve outcomes through improved clinical services is staggering"
