Are Current Data Sufficient to Infer that Hearing Aids Contribute to Postural Control and Balance in Older Adults? A Systematic Review
Limor Lavie,
Nawras Tobia,
Neta Slav-Zarfati
et al.
Abstract:<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Balance and postural control are related to hearing and hearing loss, but whether they can be improved with hearing aid use in older adults is not clear. We systematically reviewed controlled studies in which balance and hearing were tested in experienced older hearing aid users to determine the potential effects of hearing aid use on balance. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> The review was pre-registered in PROSPERO and performed in accordance … Show more
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