scholarly journals Тhe effects of auditory amplification on subjective assessments of hearing impairment and anxiety in people with presbycusis

2019 ◽  
Vol 147 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 461-467
Author(s):  
Ivana Maletic-Sekulic ◽  
Stasa Petkovic ◽  
Ninoslava Dragutinovic ◽  
Ivana Veselinovic ◽  
Ljiljana Jelicic
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Later Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Favorable Effect ◽  
Hearing Disability ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Auditory Amplification ◽  
The Impact

Introduction/Objective. Presbycusis, elderly hearing loss, is a progressive, bilateral sensoryneural hearing loss characterized by reduced sensitivity of hearing and understanding speech in a noisy environment, thereby impairing communication and inducing anxiety. The objective was to examine the impact of hearing amplification on subjective hearing disability assessment and anxiety in people with presbycusis. Method. Sample consisted of 120 respondents aged 47?85 with presbycusis, 60 subjects with and 60 subjects with no auditory amplification. The standardized Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly and the Spielberger State Trait Anxiety Inventory were used in the study. Results. In subjects with hearing amplification, test/retest has no statistical significance in the STAI and HHIE scales and subscales, except the HHIE-S (p = 0.004) with a lower score on the retest. Respondents in whom hearing amplification was performed during the year was statistically significant in HHIE (p = 0.016), HHIE-S (p = 0.004) and STAI-S (p = 0.029) which speaks of favorable effect of hearing amplification. In the group with no hearing amplification, statistical significance was observed in relation to the HHIE scores (p = 0.002), HHIE-E (p = 0.000), STAI (p = 0.000), STAI-S (p = 0.001) and STAI-T (p = 0.001) and it was noticed that anxiety, loss of emotional contacts, and more pronounced degree of hearing impairment were the result of unassisted hearing rehabilitation. Conclusion. Audiological practice should include tests for assessment of hearing disability and anxiety in order to preserve health in later life.

scholarly journals The impact of hearing loss on cognitive function and its assessment

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-84
Author(s):  
V. E. Kuzovkov ◽  
◽  
S. B. Sugarova ◽  
A. S. Lilenko ◽  
D. S. Luppov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cognitive Function ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Special Test ◽  
The Developed Countries ◽  
The Impact ◽  
New Instruments

The population of the developed countries is aging, thus the number of older people is increasing. At the same time the proportion of the diseases connected with the age is rising. When a person ages, his cognitive function fades away as well. Researchers have long noted that cognitive function of the elderly with defective hearing fades away faster than in normally hearing people. There are several theories explaining it, but this issue is still a matter of debate. Several researches were held recently regarding the impact of cochlear implantation on the level of cognitive function in the preoperative and postoperative periods. Controversial results were received which require further study of the issue. HI-MoCA and RBANS-H special test systems have been developed lately for the hearing impaired. These tests allow you to evaluate the change in cognitive function in people with hearing impairment, up to complete deafness. The tests are original MoCA and RBANS, but are adapted for people with hearing impairment. Thanks to these new instruments we will be studying the change of cognitive function in preoperative and postoperative periods which will allow us to evaluate the role of hearing in the decline in cognitive function of the elderly.

scholarly journals Does Social Support Affect the Health of the Elderly in Rural China? A Meta-Analysis Approach

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (18) ◽  
pp. 3471 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natuya Zhuori ◽  
Yu Cai ◽  
Yan Yan ◽  
Yu Cui ◽  
Minjuan Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural China ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Meta Regression ◽  
The Impact

As the trend of aging in rural China has intensified, research on the factors affecting the health of the elderly in rural areas has become a hot issue. However, the conclusions of existing studies are inconsistent and even contradictory, making it difficult to form constructive policies with practical value. To explore the reasons for the inconsistent conclusions drawn by relevant research, in this paper we constructed a meta-regression database based on 65 pieces of relevant literature published in the past 25 years. For more valid samples to reduce publication bias, we also set the statistical significance of social support to the health of the elderly in rural areas as a dependent variable. Finally, combined with multi-dimensional social support and its implications for the health of the elderly, meta-regression analysis was carried out on the results of 171 empirical studies. The results show that (1) subjective support rather than objective support can have a significant impact on the health of the elderly in rural areas, and there is no significant difference between other dimensions of social support and objective support; (2) the health status of the elderly in rural areas in samples involving western regions is more sensitive to social support than that in samples not involving the western regions; (3) among the elderly in rural areas, social support for the older male elderly is more likely to improve their health than that for the younger female elderly; and (4) besides this, both data sources and econometric models greatly affect the heterogeneity of the effect of social support on the health of the elderly in rural areas, but neither the published year nor the journal is significant. Finally, relevant policies and follow-up studies on the impact of social support on the health of the elderly in rural areas are discussed.

scholarly journals Use of Music Therapy as an Audiological Rehabilitation Tool in the Elderly Population: A Mini-Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Sophie Grenier ◽  
Louise Lafontaine ◽  
Andréanne Sharp
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Music Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Decline ◽  
Social Participation ◽  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Vestibular Function ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
The Impact

It is well known and documented that sensory perception decreases with age. In the elderly population, hearing loss and reduced vestibular function are among the most prevalently affected senses. Two important side effects of sensory deprivation are cognitive decline and decrease in social participation. Hearing loss, vestibular function impairment, and cognitive decline all lead to a decrease in social participation. Altogether, these problems have a great impact on the quality of life of the elderly. This is why a rehabilitation program covering all of these aspects would therefore be useful for clinicians. It is well known that long-term music training can lead to cortical plasticity. Behavioral improvements have been measured for cognitive abilities and sensory modalities (auditory, motor, tactile, and visual) in healthy young adults. Based on these findings, it is possible to wonder if this kind of multisensory training would be an interesting therapy to not only improve communication but also help with posture and balance, cognitive abilities, and social participation. The aim of this review is to assess and validate the impact of music therapy in the context of hearing rehabilitation in older adults. Musical therapy seems to have a positive impact on auditory perception, posture and balance, social integration, and cognition. While the benefits seem obvious, the evidence in the literature is scarce. However, there is no reason not to recommend the use of music therapy as an adjunct to audiological rehabilitation in the elderly when possible. Further investigations are needed to conclude on the extent of the benefits that music therapy could bring to older adults. More data are needed to confirm which hearing abilities can be improved based on the many characteristics of hearing loss. There is also a need to provide a clear protocol for clinicians on how this therapy should be administered to offer the greatest possible benefits.

scholarly journals AGING SUPPORT, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING OF THE ELDERLY IN CHINA AND JAPAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S602-S603
Author(s):  
Emma Zang ◽  
Yuan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Family Care ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Healthy Longevity ◽  
Quality Life ◽  
China And Japan ◽  
New Research ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Countries in East Asia have the largest aging population in the world. The consequences of aging largely depend on whether it is accompanied by a healthy, active, and high-quality life. This symposium aims to gain a better understanding of aging support and determinants of health in the contexts of two major East Asian countries - China and Japan. We will present new research using data from the Fukui Longitudinal Caregiver Study (FLCS) in Japan, and two most important aging surveys in China – the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) and the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS), addressing critical topics including retirement, family care, social mobility, and mortality. Song and Smith investigate the impact of hukou change on mental health in later life. Zang examines the effect of a man’s retirement on his wife’s mental and physical health in China. Zhang et al. explore the determinants of mortality in China by conducting a comprehensive analysis of life-course conditions, community characteristics, biological and physical functioning, and disease burden. Zeng et al. compare demographic, socioeconomic, behavioral characteristics and health phenotypes of centenarians in China and Italy. Wakui et al. focus on the emergence of compound caregiving and the relationship of caregiving status to burden, depression, and social support in Japan. The cross-national comparisons will be informative regarding aging in various contexts. We will discuss the potential for further investigations using population-based aging data from different countries.

Acquired Hearing Loss and Psychiatric Illness: An Estimate of Prevalence and Co-morbidity in a Geriatric Setting

1985 ◽  
Vol 147 (5) ◽  
pp. 552-556 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. R. Eastwood ◽  
S. Corbin ◽  
M. Reed ◽  
H. Nobbs ◽  
H. B. Kedward
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Psychiatric Illness ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Homes For The Aged ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
Acquired Hearing Loss ◽  
The Relationship

Hearing impairment and mental disorders are common among residents of nursing homes and homes for the aged; however, the relationship between sensory deficit and psychiatic illness has been little investigated in this population. The prevalence of hearing impairment, psychiatric illness, and co-morbidity was investigated in a sample of 102 elderly residents from consecutive admissions to a home for the aged. Examining the coincidence of these disorders showed evidence of an association between hearing loss and paraphrenia, and hearing loss and dysphoric states, but not between hearing and cognitive impairment. The results of this survey provide only suggestive evidence regarding aetiology, but strongly support conjoint assessment of the elderly.

scholarly journals The impact of traditional filial piety between older people and their children in Taiwan

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Older People ◽  
Family Member ◽  
Filial Piety ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Later Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Chinese People ◽  
Traditional Belief ◽  
Social Structural ◽  
The Impact

Filial piety is a significant traditional belief among Chinese people. However, social structural changes have created a limited number of people available to take care of the elderly. Elderly infirm parents may be sent to nursing homes when no family member is available to take care of them, which may effectively reduce older people’s satisfaction in their later life. It also increases the caring stress from children because of this traditional belief.

scholarly journals Survival Analysis of Hospitalized Elderly People with Fractures in Brazil Over One Year

Geriatrics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Brenda Kelly Gonçalves Nunes ◽  
Brunna Rodrigues de Lima ◽  
Lara Cristina da Cunha Guimarães ◽  
Rafael Alves Guimarães ◽  
Claci Fátima Weirich Rosso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elderly People ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Hospitalized Elderly ◽  
Study Results ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Impact

Objective: This study analyzes the causes of death, survival, and other related factors in hospitalized elderly people with fractures over the course of one year. Methods: We followed 376 fracture patients for one year in a prospective cohort study to a reference hospital in central Brazil. The Cox regression model was used to analyze factors associated with survival. Results: The results indicate that the one-year mortality rate was high (22.9%). The independent factors linked to lower overall survival were as follows: patients aged ≥80 years with previous intensive care unit (ICU) admission and presence of comorbidities (diabetes mellitus [DM] and dementia). Conclusion: Our study results may contribute to a better understanding of the impact of fractures on the elderly population and reinforce the need to oversee age-groups, diabetic patients, and patients with complications during hospitalization.

Disorders of hearing and balance

1998 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-43
Author(s):  
Linda M Luxon
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Great Britain ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Sensory Inputs ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Eighth Decade

The cochleovestibular system is unique in that the peripheral labyrinth subserves two senses, hearing and balance, while the central auditory and vestibular connections diverge within the central nervous system and interact with a multiplicity of information from other sensory inputs. During the seventh decade of life, approximately 40% of people in Great Britain have a significant hearing impairment while in the eighth decade of life this figure rises to 60%. By the age of 65, 35% of people have experienced episodes of dizziness and by the age of 80, two-thirds of women and one-third of men have suffered episodes of vertigo. The elderly population is reported to be increasing by approximately 30% every 20 years and the prevalence of vertigo and hearing loss has been reported to rise in parallel with advancing age.

Hearing Impairment in a Tertiary Hospital in the Niger Delta Region: Prevalence, Aetiology and Pattern

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Ibekwe Matilda Uju
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Delta Region ◽  
Niger Delta Region ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
The Right ◽  
The University

Aim: This study is to determine the prevalence, causes, types and patterns of hearing impairment seen in a tertiary hospital in the Niger delta region. Study Design: A hospital based descriptive study of all patients with complaints of hearing impairment seen at the ear nose and throat clinic of the university of Port Harcourt teaching hospital within the period of January 2015 to December 2019. Results: Bilateral affectation was commoner among those that have hearing impairment n = 366(65.2%) 91.2% while n = 54(8.8%) was found to have normal hearing. Majority of the ears had profound degree of hearing loss n= 313 (25.4%) with the highest number of it found in the right ear 27.0% however, there is no statistical significance between the side of the ear affected and the degree of hearing loss. Conclusion: The young adults are the most affected; age 30-39 years with bilateral affectation and profound degree of hearing loss. Infective conditions such as CSOM are still very predominant in the aetiology of hearing loss in our environment.

The Effects of Hearing Impairment on Fire Team Performance in Dismounted Combat

2016 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 1509-1513 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Sheffield ◽  
Douglas Brungart ◽  
Amy Blank
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Military Operations ◽  
Mission Success ◽  
Wooded Area ◽  
Profound Deafness ◽  
Parametric Adjustment ◽  
The Impact

Although hearing is known to play an essential role in military operations, few studies have directly measured the impact of hearing loss on combat effectiveness. In this study, Soldiers from the 101st Airborne were equipped with hearing loss simulators allowing parametric adjustment of hearing between normal and profound deafness. They then participated in a combat exercise requiring multiple fire teams with different levels of hearing loss to progress through a series of waypoints in a wooded area as quickly as possible without being eliminated by enemy gunfire. A GPS-based tracking system made it possible to record the progress of each team throughout the exercise, including information on player eliminations and the players credited with these kills. Results show that hearing impairment has a substantial negative impact on the performance of experienced Soldiers in terms of survivability, lethality, and mission success.

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