Effects of Hearing Aids on Physical Function
Author Information
Author(s): Zhang Wuyang, Deal Jennifer
Primary Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Hypothesis
Does hearing intervention improve physical function in older adults?
Conclusion
Hearing intervention did not significantly change physical function compared to health education control over three years.
Supporting Evidence
- The study involved 977 participants randomized to either hearing intervention or health education control.
- No significant changes were observed in physical function measures between the two groups over three years.
- The average SPPB score at baseline was 1.80±0.34.
Takeaway
This study looked at whether using hearing aids helps older people stay physically active, but it found no big difference.
Methodology
Randomized controlled trial comparing hearing intervention to health education control over three years.
Limitations
Physical function was not the primary outcome of the ACHIEVE trial, making these results exploratory.
Participant Demographics
Average age 76.8 years, 54% female, 11% self-reported Black race.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.98
Confidence Interval
95%CI: -0.115, 0.113
Statistical Significance
p=0.98
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