Hearing Aid Use Among Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment
Author Information
Author(s): Kim Jayeong, Hwang Yeji
Primary Institution: Seoul National University
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of hearing aid usage among individuals with cognitive and hearing impairment?
Conclusion
Only 32.8% of older adults with both cognitive and hearing impairment used hearing aids, and those who did had poorer health conditions.
Supporting Evidence
- Only 32.8% of individuals with cognitive and hearing impairment used hearing aids.
- Hearing aid users were older and had more chronic diseases compared to non-users.
- Users of hearing aids exhibited poorer cognitive function and greater depressive symptoms.
Takeaway
Most older people with both hearing and thinking problems don't use hearing aids, even though they might need them to feel better.
Methodology
Secondary data analyses were conducted using the 2020 National Survey of Older Koreans.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to reliance on secondary data and self-reported measures.
Limitations
The study relied on self-reported data and did not objectively measure hearing impairment.
Participant Demographics
Older adults aged 65 years and older with both cognitive and hearing impairment.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website