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Screening for Hearing Loss in Older Adults: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.
, Alex H Krist1,2, Karina W Davidson3
1Fairfax Family Practice Residency, Fairfax, Virginia.
JAMA
|March 23, 2021
Summary
Screening for age-related hearing loss in older adults is not recommended due to insufficient evidence. The US Preventive Services Task Force found the benefits and harms uncertain, necessitating further research.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Audiology
Background:
- Age-related sensorineural hearing loss affects nearly 16% of US adults, increasing with age.
- Hearing impairment impacts quality of life, independence, and is linked to falls, isolation, and cognitive decline.
Purpose of the Study:
- To update the 2012 recommendation on screening for hearing loss in adults aged 50 and older.
- Evaluate the evidence on screening for age-related hearing loss in asymptomatic older adults.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review was commissioned by the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
- Focused on screening for hearing loss in asymptomatic adults aged 50 years and older.
Main Results:
- Evidence regarding the benefits and harms of screening is currently insufficient.
- The balance between benefits and harms of screening for hearing loss in this population cannot be determined.
Conclusions:
- The USPSTF concludes that evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for hearing loss in older adults.
- Further research is required to inform recommendations on hearing loss screening.
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