Association of hearing loss with patient-reported functional outcomes in adult survivors of childhood cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hearing loss is prevalent following ototoxic therapy for childhood cancer. Associations between hearing loss, self-perceived hearing handicap, and functional outcomes have not been examined in survivors.

Methods

Adult survivors treated with platinum or head and neck radiotherapy with hearing loss were recruited. A total of 237 survivors (median age at survey = 37.0 years [range = 30.0-45.0 years]; median = 29.1 years [range = 22.4-35.0 years] since diagnosis; median = 4.0 years [range = 2.9-7.7 years] from last audiogram to survey) completed the Hearing Handicap Inventory for Adults and questionnaires on social and emotional functioning and hearing aid use. Hearing loss severity was defined according to Chang criteria. Multivariable logistic regression models esti

SUBMITTER: Bass JK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10995849 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature