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Systematic Hearing Performance Evaluation Process for Adolescents with Cochlear Implantation at Early Ages
Published on: March 24, 2023
Cognition in older adults with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss compared to peers with normal hearing
Maria Huber1, Sebastian Roesch1, Belinda Pletzer2
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Paracelsus Medical University Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria.
Abstract:
Objective: Cognitive performance of older adults with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss and indication for cochlear implantation was evaluated compared to peers with age appropriate hearing.Design: Prospective matched case control study.Study sample: Study group consisted of n = 30 patients aged between 60 and 80 years, with adult onset, severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss on both sides and indication for cochlear implantation. Matched control group consisted of n = 30 peers with age-adjusted hearing abilities, based on age- appropriate norms.Results: Differences in Constructional Praxis and Recall, Trail Making Test A and Stroop were not significant between both groups. However, the differences in Clock Drawing Test, Word Lists and Trail Making Test B were significant. The impairment in TMT B (cognitive flexibility) was mediated via the severity of depressive problems. Cognitive performance was not related to word recognition, the percentage and duration of hearing loss and hearing aid use.Conclusion: Severely hearing-impaired older adults show widespread impairments in cognitive performance.
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