Can listening-related fatigue influence well-being? Examining associations between hearing loss, fatigue, activity levels and well-being. (22nd July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Holman, Jack A.; Hornsby, Benjamin W. Y.; Bess, Fred H.; Naylor, Graham
• Is Part Of: International journal of audiology. Volume 60(2021)Supplement 2
• Page Start: 47
• Page End: 59
• Publication Date: 2021-07-22
• Subjects: Hearing loss -- hearing devices -- fatigue -- well-being -- activity -- daily-life; Audiology -- Periodicals; Hearing disorders -- Periodicals; Deafness -- Prevention -- Periodicals; Hearing Disorders -- Periodicals; Hearing -- Periodicals; 617.8
• DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2020.1853261
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1499-2027

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: Well-being is influenced by the activities we undertake. Hearing loss may reduce well-being directly through increased listening-related fatigue due to cognitive and emotional strain in challenging situations. Hearing loss and hearing device use may also indirectly impact fatigue and well-being by altering the frequency and type of daily-life activities. This review examines the available literature to help understand the relationships. Design: We provide (i) a summary of the extant literature regarding hearing loss, hearing device use and fatigue in adults, as well as regarding fatigue and daily-life activity (work, social and physical) and (ii) a systematic search and narrative review of the relationships between hearing loss, hearing device use and activity. Study sample: The systematic search resulted in 66 eligible texts. Results: Data examining well-being in persons with hearing loss are limited. Our literature review suggests that well-being can be related directly and indirectly to hearing loss, hearing device use, activity level and listening-related fatigue. Conclusions: Variations and interactions between hearing loss, hearing device use, fatigue and activity levels can be expected to impact well-being in persons with hearing loss in direct and indirect ways. Future research linking hearing and daily-life fatigue should take account of activity levels.