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

James Thomas, Barry Bardsley, Jane Wild Orcid Logo, Michael William Owen Penman

Audiology Research, Volume: 14, Issue: 4, Pages: 659 - 673

Swansea University Author: Barry Bardsley

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DOI (Published version): 10.3390/audiolres14040056

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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 disposabl...

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ISSN: 2039-4349
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