A Systematic Review on the Association Between Vestibular Dysfunction and Balance Performance in Children With Hearing Loss.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objective of this study was to understand the functional impact of vestibular dysfunction on balance control in children with hearing loss. The vestibular system is an important contributor to maintaining balance. In adults, vestibular dysfunction is known to lead to unsteadiness and falls. Considerably less is known about the effects of vestibular dysfunction in children with hearing loss.

Design

We conducted a systematic review in concordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines. We included articles on children with hearing loss who underwent vestibular and balance testing. The Downs and Black checklist was used to assess the risk of bias.

Results

A total of 20 articles were included in this systemati

SUBMITTER: Singh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8958172 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May/Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature