Are Current Data Sufficient to Infer That Hearing Aids Contribute to Postural Control and Balance in Older Adults? A Systematic Review
Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica
Lavie, L., Tobia, N., et al. (2024).
Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica, 76(3), 232-244.
<div>This systematic review investigates the effects of hearing aids on balance in older adults who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.</div>
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<div>Peer-reviewed experimental and quasi-experimental studies</div>
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<div>Findings were mixed. Five of eight studies found evidence of better balance (e.g., reduced sway and improved posture control) with the use of hearing aids. Three studies showed no effect of hearing aid use on balance.</div>
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<div>Limitations to this review included the reduced overall quality of the included studies.</div>
