The association between dual sensory impairment and dementia: a meta-analysis and systematic review of the literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent evidence suggests an association between dual sensory impairment (DSI)-that is, both visual and hearing impairments-and dementia. The aim of this systematic review was to synthesise the literature evaluating the dementia risk of adults >18 years with DSI compared to those without sensory impairment and/or those with a single sensory impairment (SSI).

Methods

PubMed, Web of Science and PsycINFO were systematically searched in February 2024 and August 2024 for studies that considered the association between DSI and dementia, and compared individuals with DSI to those with either no sensory impairment or a SSI. A meta-analysis was conducted on studies reporting hazard ratios. The review followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysi

SUBMITTER: Zumbrunn NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12476137 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature