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Does Hearing Impairment Impact Spatial Orientation, Navigation, and Rotation Abilities?
Nizamettin Burak Avci1, Betul Cicek Cinar2
1Department of Audiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Trakya University, Edirne, Turkiye.
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology
|December 22, 2023
Summary
Hearing impairment negatively affects spatial cognition. Adults with hearing loss showed poorer spatial orientation, navigation, and mental rotation abilities compared to those with normal hearing.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Cognitive Psychology
- Audiology
Background:
- Spatial cognition is crucial for daily functioning.
- Sensory impairments can impact cognitive abilities.
- The relationship between hearing loss and spatial cognition requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate spatial cognition in adults with hearing impairments.
- To compare spatial abilities between individuals with and without hearing loss.
Main Methods:
- Sixty-one participants (36 with hearing loss, 25 with normal hearing) were assessed.
- Tests included the Spatial Orientation Test (SOT), Mental Rotation (MR), and Money's Road Map Test (RMT).
- Performance metrics included errors, angle differences, and scores on spatial tasks.
Main Results:
- Individuals with hearing loss made more RMT errors and had larger SOT angle differences.
- Participants with hearing loss scored lower on the MR test.
- Hearing impairment significantly impacted all spatial cognitive assessments (P < .001).
Conclusions:
- Hearing loss is associated with deficits in spatial orientation, navigation, and mental imagery.
- Hearing impairment is a significant factor in predicting spatial cognition impairment.
- Future research should emphasize the role of hearing loss in spatial cognition.
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