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  • Gerontology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Communication Sciences

Background:

  • Dysphonia and hearing loss affect 18% and 50% of the elderly, respectively.
  • These conditions are often dismissed as normal aging, leading to underdiagnosis and undertreatment.
  • Sociopsychological implications and reduced communication needs contribute to underestimation of these disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate subjective perceptions of voice and hearing dysfunction in the elderly.
  • To assess changes in communication skills resulting from these dysfunctions.
  • To determine the perceived handicap and disability associated with hearing and voice disorders in older adults.

Main Methods:

  • Anonymous questionnaires administered to 400 participants (age > 65).
  • Assessed voice changes, qualitative voice characteristics, verbo-acoustic communication, Voice Handicap Index (VHI), and Self Assessment of Communication.
  • Correlations analyzed between VHI scores, clinical voice assessment (GRBAS), and demand for care.

Main Results:

  • Over half of participants reported no perceived voice changes, yet 65% judged their voice quality altered, with 31.5% showing phoniatric pathology.
  • Vocal handicap scores were low, with perceived disability mainly physical; VHI scores correlated significantly with GRBAS.
  • 62% perceived hearing changes, correlated with family history and need for consultations, but perceived hearing loss handicap/disability was underestimated.

Conclusions:

  • Hearing and voice disorders are prevalent but underestimated in the elderly.
  • Communication abilities are significantly impacted, though often perceived as non-disabling.
  • Specialist screening and therapeutic interventions are essential for early detection and management.