Walk, Talk and Listen: a pilot randomised controlled trial targeting functional fitness and loneliness in older adults with hearing loss.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Age-related hearing loss (HL) is a prevalent disability associated with loneliness, isolation, declines in cognitive and physical function and premature mortality. Group audiological rehabilitation (GAR) and hearing technologies address communication and cognitive decline. However, the relationship between loneliness, physical function and GAR among older adults with HL has not been studied.

Objectives

Explore the impact of a group exercise and socialisation/health education intervention and GAR on physical function and loneliness among older adults with HL.

Trial design

A Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)-based, 10-week, single-blind, pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT).

Participants

Ambulatory adults aged 65 years or older with self-repo

SUBMITTER: Jones CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6500300 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature