Association between hearing loss and cognitive decline in the elderly: A systematic review with meta-analysis study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Hearing loss has been pointed out as a potential predictor for cognitive decline. This study conducted a systematic review to evaluate the scientific evidence on the association between hearing loss in the elderly and cognitive decline, as well as whether race/color influences this relationship.

Method

The search for studies was performed in the following electronic databases: MedLine/PubMed Web of Science, Scopus and Virtual Health Library, and MedRkiv up to August 2022. Studies with epidemiological designs that assess the association between hearing loss and cognitive decline in the elderly were eligible for inclusion. Three independent reviewers performed the selection, data extraction and evaluation of the quality of the studies using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale

SUBMITTER: Conceicao Santos de Oliveira D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10635537 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature