The Audio Processor Satisfaction Questionnaire (APSQ) is a unique measurement tool that aims to evaluate the experiences, satisfaction levels and expectations of auditory implant users regarding their audio processors (1). This questionnaire, which evaluates users' experiences in areas such as device comfort, usability in social interactions and general functionality, aims to contribute to the quality of life of hearing implant users.

The language and cultural adaptation studies of the Sound Processor Satisfaction Questionnaire (SIMA) for Turkish have been completed, and the methodological research process for validity and reliability analyses is ongoing.

The questionnaire consists of 15 items in total and is categorised under three sub-headings:

Comfort (physical portability and discomfort of the device),

 

Social Impact (the benefit provided by the device in auditory social interactions),

 

Usability (general ease of use and satisfaction with the technical features of the device).

 

Each item is assessed on a 5-point Likert-type scale, ranging from "Strongly Disagree" to "Strongly Agree".

 

SIMA not only contributes to the product development processes of auditory implant manufacturers based on user feedback, but also provides an effective guide in determining individualised rehabilitation goals in clinical settings.

 

The Turkish version of this questionnaire is intended to be a valid and reliable tool that can be used safely in both academic research and clinical evaluations.

1. Mareike Billinger-Finke, Timo Bräcker, Alexander Weber, Edda Amann, Ilona Anderson & Cornelia Batsoulis (2020): Development and validation of the audio processor satisfaction questionnaire (APSQ) for hearing implant users, International Journal of Audiology, doi: 10.1080/14992027.2019.1697830

 

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