Background
- The Practical Hearing Aids Skills Test - Revised (PHAST-R) is a measure of how well a hearing aid user can correctly use and care for their hearing aids.
- Results from the PHAST-R can be used to efficiently identify the hearing aid tasks an individual needs further instruction and counseling on.
- The PHAST-R takes approximately 10 minutes to administer and the score is automatically computed. Results can be downloaded as a PDF file, Excel file or both.
Test Administration
Items Needed
- Three or more packs of batteries of different sizes (e.g. 10, 13, 312, etc.)
- Battery recharger if applicable
- A magnetic tool for battery removal
- Hearing aid cleaning tools: brush, cloth, and wax loop
- Telephone
Conducting the Test
- Place all items listed above in front of the client
- Read the statement/instruction for each task and score them on their performance as follows: 0 - Cannot perform the task; 1 - Performs the task, but with some difficulty or uses an incorrect approach (e.g. takes aid out to adjust the volume control); 2 - performs the task without any problems; or N/A - Not Applicable
After test is completed:
There is an option to go back and "reinstruct" on items scored 0 or 1
Citation
Please site the following reference for the PHAST-R used in any publications:
Doherty, K. A. & Desjardins, J. L. (2012). The Practical Hearing Aids Skills Test Revised (PHAST-R). American Journal of Audiology, Vol. 21, 100-105.
User License Agreement
The copyright for the PHAST-R is owned by Syracuse University as managed by the Office of Technology Transfer. No changes or modifications to the PHAST-R can be made without prior written permission from the authors, Drs. Doherty and Desjardins.