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Emre Orhan1, Volkan Tutar1, Bülent Gündüz1
1Department of Audiology, Gazi University Faculty of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey.
Auditory input from hearing aids (HAs) significantly improves postural control and reduces fall risk in young adults. Using HAs, even for a short duration, enhances balance and sensory organization.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Neuroscience
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Hearing loss can impact balance and increase fall risk.
- The role of auditory input in postural control is not fully understood, especially in young adults using hearing aids (HAs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effect of auditory input from bilateral hearing aids on postural control, sensory organization, and fall risk in young adults.
- To compare these parameters between hearing aid users and normal-hearing individuals.
Main Methods:
- 54 participants (36 bilateral HA users, 18 controls) aged 18-40 years were assessed.
- Hearing aid users were grouped by duration of use (≤12 months vs. >12 months).
- Computerized posturography, including the Sensory Organization Test (SOT) and Fall Risk Assessment, was used under HA-on and HA-off conditions.
Main Results:
- Hearing aid users (both groups) showed significantly better SOT scores and reduced fall risk with HAs on compared to HAs off.
- Improvements were noted in specific SOT conditions related to visual and vestibular input reliance.
- No significant difference was found in SOT conditions relying solely on somatosensory input.
Conclusions:
- Auditory input from hearing aids positively contributes to postural control and fall risk management in young adults.
- The use of hearing aids is beneficial for maintaining balance and reducing the risk of falls in this population.
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