Patient perceptions of cognitive screening in adult audiology services: A qualitative exploration.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Both hearing loss and dementia are extremely pervasive, especially amongst older adults. As hearing loss and dementia have common symptoms, misdiagnosis can be common, and failure to address hearing loss for people with dementia could accelerate cognitive decline. The timely detection of cognitive impairment is clinically important, however the use of cognitive assessments in adult audiology services is a hotly debated topic. Although the early detection of cognitive impairment may improve patient care and quality of life, patients attending audiology services for hearing assessment might not expect to be asked questions about their cognition. The aim of this study was to qualitatively explore patient and public perspectives and preferences on the use of cognitive scre

SUBMITTER: Broome EE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10106580 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature