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Impact of hearing impairment on cognitive performance
Pedro Ivo Machado Pires de Araújo1, Pauliana Lamounier E Silva Duarte1, Hugo Valter Lisboa Ramos1
1Programa de Cooperação Institucional CRER - Escola Paulista de Medicina (EPM), Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
|November 6, 2024
Summary
Hearing loss characteristics significantly impact cognitive function. Sudden onset hearing loss and imbalance complaints are linked to poorer cognitive performance on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Neuroscience
- Gerontology
Background:
- Hearing loss is a prevalent condition affecting a significant portion of the adult population.
- Cognitive decline is a growing concern, particularly in aging populations.
- The relationship between hearing loss and cognitive function requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate cognitive performance in adults diagnosed with hearing loss.
- To determine associations between specific clinical characteristics of hearing loss and cognitive outcomes.
- To understand how different types and symptoms of hearing loss affect cognitive abilities.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional analytical observational study was conducted.
- 134 adults with hearing loss were assessed.
- Cognitive performance was evaluated using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), alongside the collection of clinical and audiometric data.
Main Results:
- The majority of participants had progressive (91.04%) and bilateral (87.31%) hearing loss, predominantly moderate (41.04%) and sensorineural (76.12%).
- Common symptoms included tinnitus (73.88%), vertigo (42.54%), and imbalance (33.58%).
- Sudden onset hearing loss and imbalance complaints were significantly associated with lower MMSE scores, indicating poorer cognitive performance.
Conclusions:
- Various hearing loss characteristics, including bilateral and sensorineural types, and symptoms like tinnitus and vertigo, influence cognitive performance.
- Sudden onset hearing loss and imbalance complaints are key indicators of reduced cognitive function.
- These findings highlight the critical need to consider the multifaceted impact of hearing loss on cognitive health.
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