Cognition in older adults with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss compared to peers with normal hearing for age. (2nd April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Huber, Maria; Roesch, Sebastian; Pletzer, Belinda; Lukaschyk, Julia; Lesinski-Schiedat, Anke; Illg, Angelika
• Is Part Of: International journal of audiology. Volume 59:Number 4(2020)
• Page Start: 254
• Page End: 262
• Publication Date: 2020-04-02
• Subjects: Older adults -- sensorineural hearing loss -- normal hearing peers -- cognition; Audiology -- Periodicals; Hearing disorders -- Periodicals; Deafness -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Hearing Disorders -- Periodicals; Hearing -- Periodicals; 617.8
• DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2019.1687947
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1499-2027

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: Cognitive performance of older adults with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss and indication for cochlear implantation was evaluated compared to peers with age appropriate hearing. Design: Prospective matched case control study. Study sample: Study group consisted of n = 30 patients aged between 60 and 80 years, with adult onset, severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss on both sides and indication for cochlear implantation. Matched control group consisted of n = 30 peers with age-adjusted hearing abilities, based on age- appropriate norms. Results: Differences in Constructional Praxis and Recall, Trail Making Test A and Stroop were not significant between both groups. However, the differences in Clock Drawing Test, Word Lists and Trail Making Test B were significant. The impairment in TMT B (cognitive flexibility) was mediated via the severity of depressive problems. Cognitive performance was not related to word recognition, the percentage and duration of hearing loss and hearing aid use. Conclusion: Severely hearing-impaired older adults show widespread impairments in cognitive performance.