Impact of a Hearing Intervention Versus Health Education Control on Fatigue Symptoms Over Three Years
2024
Impact of Hearing Intervention on Fatigue Symptoms in Older Adults
Sample size: 977
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Bessen Sarah
Primary Institution: Johns Hopkins University
Hypothesis
Does a hearing intervention reduce fatigue symptoms in older adults with hearing loss compared to health education control?
Conclusion
The study suggests that a hearing intervention may help reduce fatigue symptoms in older adults over three years.
Supporting Evidence
- Fatigue is common among older adults with hearing loss.
- The study involved 977 adults with hearing loss.
- Fatigue symptoms were measured at multiple follow-up visits.
- The hearing intervention showed a potential beneficial effect on fatigue scores.
Takeaway
Older people with hearing loss might feel less tired if they get help with their hearing.
Methodology
The study used linear mixed-effects models to compare fatigue scores over three years between a hearing intervention group and a health education control group.
Participant Demographics
Mean age 76.8 years, 53.5% female, 87.8% White.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
β=-0.32 [95% CI: -1.17, 0.50]; β=0.16 [95% CI: 0.04, 0.29]
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