Association of Audiometric Age-Related Hearing Loss With Depressive Symptoms Among Hispanic Individuals

Golub, Justin S.; Brewster, Katharine K.; Brickman, Adam M.; Ciarleglio, Adam; Kim, Ana H.; Luchsinger, José A.; Rutherford, Bret R.

doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2018.3270

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“…28 accuracy of the model was assessed by running it in a different cohort, the hispanic community health study (HCHS) (methods previously described). 4,10 Statistical significance was defined at the α = 0.05 level. Analyses were performed between June 2019 and December 2019.…”

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“…Approximately two-thirds of the U.S. population over the age of 70 years has some level of hearing loss, 1 which can have a significant impact on quality of life. 2 Recent studies illustrate an independent association of age-related hearing loss with morbid conditions, including cognitive impairment, [3][4][5][6] dementia, [7][8][9] depressive symptoms, 10 social isolation, 11 functional decline, 12 falls, 13 and reduced temporal lobe volume. 14 This has brought hearing loss to the forefront of public health discussions.…”

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Modeling Hearing Loss Progression and Asymmetry in the Older Old: A National Population‐Based Study

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The progression and asymmetry of age-related hearing loss has not been well characterized in those 80 years of age and older because public datasets mask upper extremes of age to protect anonymity. We aim to characterize the progression, severity, and asymmetry of hearing loss in those 80 years of age and older using a representative, national database. Methods: Cross-sectional, multicentered U.S. epidemiologic analysis using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2005 to 2006, 2009 to 2010, and 2011 to 2012 cycles. Subjects included noninstitutionalized, civilian adults aged 80 years and older (n = 621). Federal security clearance was granted to access publicly restricted age data. Outcome measures included pure-tone average (PTA) air conduction thresholds and the 4-frequency PTA. Results: Six hundred and twenty-one subjects were 80 years old or older (mean = 84.2 years, range = 80-104 years), representing 10,600,197 Americans. The average PTA was 38.9 dB (95% confidence interval [CI] = 37.8, 40.0). Hearing loss exhibited constant acceleration across the adult lifespan at a rate of 0.0052 dB/year 2 (95% CI = 0.0049, 0.0055). This model predicted mean PTA within 2 dB of accuracy for most ages between 20 and 100 years. From age 80 years to approximately 100 years, the average PTA difference between the better and worse ear was 6.75 dB (95% CI = 5.8, 7.1). This asymmetry was relatively constant (i.e., nonsignificant linear regression coefficient of asymmetry over age = 0.07 [95% CI = −0.01, 0.2]). Conclusion: Hearing loss steadily and predictably accelerates across the adult lifespan to at least age 100 years, becoming near universal. These population-level statistics will guide treatment and policy recommendations for hearing health in the older old.

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Modeling Hearing Loss Progression and Asymmetry in the Older Old: A National Population‐Based Study

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“…13 Consequently, it is estimated that PHL are more likely to develop depression than the general population. [14][15][16][17] The impact of hearing loss is not only psychological, as the interpersonal relationships of PHL are also affected. Not being able to fully communicate and establish successful interactions can also lead to feelings of frustration.…”

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Applications of qualitative grounded theory methodology to investigate hearing loss: protocol for a qualitative systematic review

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IntroductionHearing loss is a chronic condition affecting 12 million individuals in the UK. People with hearing loss regularly experience difficulties interacting in everyday conversations. These difficulties in communication can result in a person with hearing loss withdrawing from social situations and becoming isolated. While hearing loss research has largely deployed quantitative methods to investigate various aspects of the condition, qualitative research is becoming more widespread. Grounded theory is a specific qualitative methodology that has been used to establish novel theories on the experiences of living with hearing loss.Method and analysisThe aim of this systematic review is to establish how grounded theory has been applied to investigate the psychosocial aspects of hearing loss. Methods are reported according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis Protocols 2015 checklist. Studies included in this review will have applied grounded theory as an overarching methodology or have grounded theory embedded among other methodologies. Studies included will have adult participants (≥18 years) who are either people with an acquired hearing loss, their family and friends (communication partners), or healthcare practitioners including audiologists, general practitioners, ear, nose and throat specialists and hearing therapists. The quality of application of grounded theory in each study will be assessed using the Guideline for Reporting and Evaluating Grounded Theory Research Studies.Ethics and disseminationAs only secondary data will be used in this systematic review, ethical approval is not required. No other ethical issues are foreseen. This review is registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO). Findings will be disseminated via peer-reviewed publications and at relevant academic conferences. Findings may also be published in relevant professional and third sector newsletters and magazines as appropriate. Data will inform future research and guideline development.PROSPERO registration numberCRD42019134197.

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“…Hearing loss is the third most common condition among older individuals, affecting nearly 50% of adults ages 60 to 69 and over 85% of those aged 85 years and older 1‐4 . It is associated with decreased productivity, 5 financial autonomy, and social activity 6 and is a risk factor for dementia 7,8 and depression 9‐12 . Hearing aids are the first‐line treatment and may protect against these negative outcomes 13 .…”

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Smartphone‐Based Applications to Detect Hearing Loss: A Review of Current Technology

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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is a widely prevalent yet manageable condition that has been linked to neurocognitive and psychiatric comorbidities. Multiple barriers hinder older individuals from being diagnosed with ARHL through pure-tone audiometry. This is especially true during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in the closure of many outpatient audiology and otolaryngology offices. Smartphone-based hearing assessment apps may overcome these challenges by enabling patients to remotely self-administer their own hearing examination. The objective of this review is to provide an up-to-date overview of current mobile health applications (apps) that claim to assess hearing. DESIGN: Narrative review. MEASUREMENTS: The Apple App Store and Google Play Store were queried for apps that claim to assess hearing. Relevant apps were downloaded and used to conduct a mock hearing assessment. Names of included apps were searched on four literature databases (PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and CINAHL) to determine which apps had been validated against gold standard methods. RESULTS: App store searches identified 44 unique apps. Apps differed with respect to the type of test offered (e.g., hearing threshold test), cost, strategies to reduce ambient noise, test output (quantitative vs qualitative results), and options to export results. Validation studies were identified for seven apps. CONCLUSION: Given their low cost and relative accessibility, smartphone-based hearing apps may facilitate screening for ARHL, particularly in the setting of limitations on in-person medical care due to COVID-19. However, app features vary widely, few apps have been validated, and user-centered designs for older adults are largely lacking. Further research and validation efforts are necessary to determine whether smartphone-based hearing assessments are a feasible and accurate screening tool for ARHL.

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Association of Audiometric Age-Related Hearing Loss With Depressive Symptoms Among Hispanic Individuals

Cited by 59 publications

References 43 publications

Modeling Hearing Loss Progression and Asymmetry in the Older Old: A National Population‐Based Study

Modeling Hearing Loss Progression and Asymmetry in the Older Old: A National Population‐Based Study

Applications of qualitative grounded theory methodology to investigate hearing loss: protocol for a qualitative systematic review

Smartphone‐Based Applications to Detect Hearing Loss: A Review of Current Technology

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