The effect of removing hearing aids on postural sway in older adults with age-related hearing loss: an experimental study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Studies show that there is an association between age-related hearing loss (HL) and balance in older individuals. Several studies have indicated that the use of hearing aids (HAs) may have a positive impact on balance. However, the effect of HAs on postural sway in standing is still debated and unclear. The aim of this study was to examine differences in postural sway with and without the use of HAs, and the association between hearing threshold on balance and controlling for confounders, when comparing the use of HAs to not using them.

Methods

In this study, balance was tested in standing position on a force platform in individuals ≥70 years (N = 50) with HL (>30 dB) under four conditions (on a firm surface with eyes open and closed, and on a foam surface

SUBMITTER: Kolasa S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11973377 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature