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Utility of hearing aid use on neurocognitive functions and auditory processing: A systematic review
Himanshu Kumar Sanju1, Vijay Kumar2, Prawin Kumar3
1Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Amity University Haryana, Haryana, India; THE BEST Speech Therapy and Hearing Aid Center, Mithanpura, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India; Radha Devi Jageshwari Memorial Medical College and Hospital, Turki, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India.
Purpose:
Hearing loss not only affects the peripheral auditory system but also leads to changes in central auditory pathways and neurocognitive skills. The use of hearing aids has shown potential benefits in mitigating the adverse effects of hearing loss. Earlier literature showed various studies assessing the impact of hearing aid use on cognitive functions and auditory processing, a comprehensive review of the existing literature is warranted. Existing literature showed heterogeneous outcomes among studies investigated the effect of Hearing aid use in combating the adverse effects of hearing loss on neurocognitive functions and auditory processing.
Method:
Databases including PubMed, SciELO, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, Web of Science, and Index Copernicus were searched (2005-2025) using English keywords on hearing aid effects on neurocognition and auditory processing in individuals with hearing loss. Studies on effect of hearing aid use on neurocognition and auditory processing were included, while those involving cochlear implant users or other neurological disorders unrelated to hearing loss were excluded. Titles, authors and publication years were examined, and duplicates were removed.
Results:
Total of 61 research papers were found on specific area and were included in the present review. Findings of these 61 articles have been analysed and are reported in this article. The outcome of the present study showed usefulness of hearing aid use on neurocognitive functions and auditory processing.
Conclusion:
The present literature review emphasized the importance of early rehabilitation through hearing aid use to alleviate the adverse effects of hearing loss on neurocognitive function and auditory processing.
