Probability Distributions for Associations Between Cognitive Screening and Pure-tone Thresholds in Older Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Lower general cognitive function is frequently reported in older adults with elevated pure-tone thresholds. Here, we examined reason(s) for this association, including whether this relationship is dependent on the frequency range or extent of hearing loss and cognitive screening performance.

Design

Linear regression was used to examine associations between better-ear pure-tone thresholds and Mini-Mental Status Exam (MMSE) performance in a cross-sectional sample of relatively healthy older adults (N = 508; 68% women, 60-89+ years; M age = 72). Quantile regression was also used to identify the ranges of 0.5 and 4.0 kHz thresholds and MMSE scores where these variables exhibited significant associations.

Results

MMSE scores and pure-tone thresholds exhibited sm

SUBMITTER: Eberhard JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10101874 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May-Jun 01

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature