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Ellen M McCreedy1, Barbara E Weinstein2, Joshua Chodosh3
1Center for Gerontology and Healthcare Research, School of Public Health, Brown University, Providence, RI.
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
|February 4, 2018
Summary
Hearing loss is a major health concern for older adults, particularly in nursing homes. Simple, low-cost interventions can improve hearing health, but require greater awareness and commitment from institutions.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Audiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Hearing loss is a growing concern in aging populations.
- Nursing home residents face unique challenges exacerbating hearing impairment.
- The Minimum Data Set (MDS v.3.0) is a valuable tool for assessing resident health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the disabling impact of hearing loss in nursing home environments.
- To estimate the prevalence of hearing loss among nursing home residents.
- To propose actionable strategies for mitigating hearing loss in this population.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from the Minimum Data Set (MDS v.3.0).
- Review of factors contributing to hearing loss disability in institutional settings.
- Identification of potential interventions for hearing loss management.
Main Results:
- Hearing loss presents significant challenges for nursing home residents.
- Prevalence data for hearing loss in nursing homes was estimated using MDS v.3.0.
- Numerous inexpensive, low-tech solutions for hearing loss exist.
Conclusions:
- Addressing hearing loss in nursing homes is crucial for resident well-being.
- Institutional awareness and commitment are essential for implementing effective solutions.
- Low-cost interventions can significantly improve hearing health outcomes for the elderly.
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