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Collapsed ear canals in the elderly nursing home population

R L Schow, D E Goldbaum

    The Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders
    |May 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Collapsed ear canals affect 41% of elderly nursing home residents, especially those 80 and older. Failing to account for this can overestimate hearing loss by 2-8 dB in older adults.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Audiology
    • Otolaryngology

    Background:

    • Hearing loss is a common concern in elderly populations.
    • Nursing home residents represent a significant demographic for audiological assessment.
    • The physical condition of the ear canal can influence hearing measurements.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence of collapsed ear canals in elderly nursing home residents.
    • To determine the relationship between age and the occurrence of collapsed ear canals.
    • To assess the impact of collapsed ear canals on hearing threshold measurements in this population.

    Main Methods:

    • A sample of 104 elderly nursing home residents was examined.
    • The presence or absence of collapsed ear canals was recorded.
    • Hearing threshold data was analyzed in relation to ear canal condition and age.

    Main Results:

    • Collapsed ear canals were identified in 41% of the subjects.
    • A significantly higher prevalence of collapsed ear canals was observed in residents aged 80 years and over.
    • Mean hearing threshold data may overestimate hearing loss by 2-8 dB if collapsed ear canals are not considered.

    Conclusions:

    • Collapsed ear canals are a common finding in elderly nursing home residents.
    • Age is a significant factor associated with collapsed ear canals.
    • Audiological assessments in this population require consideration of ear canal status to ensure accurate hearing loss evaluation.

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