Effects of Auditory Training on Cognition in Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-analyses.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine the efficacy of auditory training to improve cognitive function in patients with age-related hearing loss (ARHL). Research Design: This is a systematic review and meta-analysis. Study Sample: Seven studies involving 443 participants met the inclusion criteria. Participants were typically older adults (mean age = 67.23 years, standard deviation = 7.14) with mild to severe hearing loss. Intervention: Auditory training includes speech perception training, phoneme discrimination training, and so on. Data Collection and Analysis: A literature search of academic databases (Cochrane Library, PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Wanfang, Weipu, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure) identified relevant articles publi

SUBMITTER: Jiang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12445278 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature