Long-term subjective loneliness in adults after hearing loss treatment

Applebaum, Jeremy; Hoyer, Matthew; Betz, Joshua; Lin, Frank R.; Goman, Adele M.

doi:10.1080/14992027.2019.1593523

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“…This paper was omitted from our review because it was published after the date of our original search. They found no association between loneliness and HA use regardless of degree of self-reported hearing loss (mild versus severe), which is in line with the findings of Applebaum et al (2019) but not with those of Weinstein, Sirow, and Moser (2016).…”

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A scoping review of studies investigating hearing loss, social isolation and/or loneliness in adults

Bott¹,

Saunders

2021

International Journal of Audiology

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Objectives: Social isolation and loneliness are interrelated but independent constructs that threaten healthy aging and well-being and are thought to be associated with hearing loss. Our aim was to review the empirical studies that have examined the association between hearing loss and social isolation and/ or loneliness to highlight future research needs. Design: Scoping review. Study sample: Three electronic databases were searched combining key terms of "hearing loss", "hearing impairment" and "deaf Ã " with "social isolation" or "loneliness", yielding an initial result of 939 articles. After removing duplicate articles, abstract screening and full-text review, 57 original articles met our inclusion criteria. Results: Studies were diverse in terms of methodology with the most common type of study being studies that have explored the relationship between hearing loss and social isolation/loneliness from large population-based datasets. Only eight studies were intervention studies and of these, only one specifically explored the outcomes of hearing aids (HAs) on social isolation/loneliness. Conclusions: Further research is warranted to examine the influence that hearing interventions, in particular HAs, have on social isolation and/or loneliness, with a specific need to include people who identify as being socially isolated and/or lonely at baseline.

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A scoping review of studies investigating hearing loss, social isolation and/or loneliness in adults

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Saunders

2021

International Journal of Audiology

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“…Reductions in loneliness were observed in a group of older adults with cochlear implants. However, no improvements were observed among those with hearing aids (Applebaum et al, 2019). In addition, hearing impairment is highly prevalent, and many participants in any intervention including older adults may have undertreated hearing impairment.…”

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Hearing Impairment and Loneliness in Older Adults in the United States

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Hearing impairment impacts fluidity of communication and social interactions and thus may contribute to loneliness. We investigated the cross-sectional association between hearing impairment and loneliness in community-dwelling older U.S. adults using data from the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project ( N = 3,196). Individuals reporting fair/poor hearing had 50% (95% confidence interval [CI] = [1.09–2.05]) higher odds of any loneliness compared with those reporting excellent hearing after adjusting for comorbidity index, functional and cognitive ability, self-reported health, and demographic characteristics. Test for trend suggests a dose–response relationship over levels of hearing impairment. Hearing impairment is highly prevalent and may be an important target for consideration in interventions to reduce loneliness. Further investigation of whether treatment of hearing impairment alleviates loneliness and its disabling effects is also needed.

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“…Three technological interventions sought to improve physical health outcomes among older adults while also targeting loneliness. Baez et al (2017) provided tablets to older adult participants for engagement in a group fitness class, while Applebaum et al (2019) provided hearing aids and cochlear implants to older adults and assessed changes in loneliness over the course of five years (Applebaum et al, 2019). Bickmore et al, (2005) utilized relational agents, computational artifacts designed to build and maintain socialemotional relationships to act as exercise advisors for older adults participating in a computer program called FitTrack.…”

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Technological interventions to reduce loneliness and social isolation among community-living older adults: A scoping review

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Long-term subjective loneliness in adults after hearing loss treatment

Cited by 14 publications

References 19 publications

A scoping review of studies investigating hearing loss, social isolation and/or loneliness in adults

A scoping review of studies investigating hearing loss, social isolation and/or loneliness in adults

Hearing Impairment and Loneliness in Older Adults in the United States

Technological interventions to reduce loneliness and social isolation among community-living older adults: A scoping review

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