IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME: A THREE-YEAR LONGITUDINAL ASSESSMENT OF MUSIC ENJOYMENT IN OLDER ADULT HEARING AID USERS
2024
Music Enjoyment in Older Adults with Hearing Aids
Sample size: 39
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Alter Isaac, Chern Alexander, Denham Michael, Leiderman Alexis, Galatioto Jessica, Jones Jennifer, Lalwani Anil
Primary Institution: Columbia University
Hypothesis
How does music enjoyment change over time in older adults who use hearing aids?
Conclusion
Older hearing aid users do not report a decrease in music enjoyment despite worsening hearing over time.
Supporting Evidence
- Thirty-nine hearing aid users participated in the study.
- Participants' average age was 72.9 years.
- There was a significant increase in PTA from 2020 to 2023.
- Despite worsening PTA, there was no significant change in music enjoyment.
Takeaway
Even if older people with hearing aids hear worse over time, they still enjoy music just as much.
Methodology
Participants reported music listening habits and enjoyment using Likert scales and underwent a melody discernment task at two time points.
Participant Demographics
Average age of participants was 72.9 years with an average of 24.3 years of hearing aid use.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.041
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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