Use of wireless transmission system and performance of hearing impaired students from the perspective of teachers

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the consistency of use of the wireless transmission or Modulated Frequency System (FM) of hearing impaired students, relating it to demographic and audiological characteristics and the teachers’ perception regarding the performance of students in the classroom. Method: The study included 69 children and teenagers between five and 17 years, who received the FM system in 2015. The teachers of the students were invited to respond the questionnaire teacher classification and Screening instrument for targeting educational risk in secondary students (S.I.F.T.E.R.). Results: Were analyzed 36 (92.3%) teachers’ responses compared to consistency of use of the FM system, 13 subjects (36.1%) were consistent in the use of FM, there was no significant difference between the groups when compared gender, economic level, mother schooling, hearing loss, regular or special school, type of school and child education. From the teachers’ responses analysis it was concluded that: only 42% of the teachers know the student’s hearing loss characteristics. There was no significant difference between the consistency of use and school performance when considering the three categories of the scale used (approved, limit and failure), as the responses of teachers in SIFTER scale. Conclusion: Actions in the health and education area are necessary in order to have success in using the FM system at school, and it is essential the participation of the school, of health services and of parents for the adherence to treatment.