The effect of hearing aids on cognitive function: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Dementia currently affects 50 million people globally with this expected to triple by 2050. Even though hearing loss is associated with cognitive decline, the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. Considering hearing loss is the largest modifiable risk factor for developing dementia, it is essential to study the effect of hearing aids on cognitive function.

Objective

To systematically review the existing literature to examine the evidence for using hearing aids intervention as a treatment for deteriorating cognitive function.

Design

A search of PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase and grey literature was conducted revealing 3060 unique records between 1990-2020. Two reviewers independently selected longitudinal studies observing the effects of hearing

SUBMITTER: Sanders ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8719768 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature