Self-reported hearing loss and visual impairment in adults from Central Mexico

Graue-Hernández, Enrique O; Gómez–Dantés, Héctor; Romero-Martínez, Martín; Bravo, Gerardo Ferrando; Arrieta-Camacho, Jesus; Jiménez-Corona, Aída

doi:10.21149/10086

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“…This warrants further investigation, as the prevalence may be higher in LMICs due to factors such as poor access to services. Despite the lack of comparable data, the findings of our review suggest that the prevalence of DSI increases with age, with population-based studies of people aged �50 years reporting rates between 1.6% and 18.2% [48,[64][65][66][67][68][69][70][71][72][73]. The World Federation for the Deafblind report, which analysed 22 population-based surveys conducted in LMICs that measured DSI using self-report, found a pooled prevalence of 0.2%.…”

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Prevalence and impact of combined vision and hearing (dual sensory) impairment: A scoping review

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Ramke

Zhang

et al. 2023

PLOS Glob Public Health

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Hearing and vision impairments are common globally. They are often considered separately in research, and in planning and delivering services. However, they can occur concurrently, termed dual sensory impairment (DSI). The prevalence and impact of hearing and vision impairment have been well-examined, but there has been much less consideration of DSI. The aim of this scoping review was to determine the nature and extent of the evidence on prevalence and impact of DSI. Three databases were searched: MEDLINE, Embase and Global Health (April 2022). We included primary studies and systematic reviews reporting the prevalence or impact of DSI. No limits were placed on age, publication dates, or country. Only studies where the full text was available in English were included. Two reviewers independently screened titles, abstract, full texts. Data were charted by two reviewers independently using a pre-piloted form. The review identified 183 reports of 153 unique primary studies and 14 review articles. Most evidence came from high-income countries (86% of reports). Prevalence varied across reports, as did age groups of participants and definitions used. The prevalence of DSI increased with age. Impact was examined across three broad groups of outcomes—psychosocial, participation, and physical health. There was a strong trend towards poorer outcomes for people with DSI across all categories compared to people with one or neither impairment, including activities of daily living (worse for people with DSI in 78% of reports) and depression (68%). This scoping review highlights that DSI is a relatively common condition with substantial impact, particularly among older adults. There is a gap in evidence from low and middle-income countries. There is a pressing need for a consensus position on the definition(s) of DSI and standardisation of reporting age groups to enable reliable estimates to be ascertained and compared and responsive services developed.

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confidence: 62%

Prevalence and impact of combined vision and hearing (dual sensory) impairment: A scoping review

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Ramke

Zhang

et al. 2023

PLOS Glob Public Health

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“…All studies involving adults were conducted in home-based settings, facilitated mainly by healthcare professionals (e.g., nurses, doctors, and audiologists) [e.g., ( 43 , 48 , 61 )]. Most studies involving children were conducted in school settings ( 11 , 20 , 36 , 37 , 39 , 41 , 42 , 45 – 47 ).…”

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Combined hearing and vision screening programs: A scoping review

Oosthuizen

Frisby

Chadha

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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Background and aimThe World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1.5 billion and 2.2 billion people have hearing and vision impairment, respectively. The burden of these non-communicable diseases is highest in low- and middle-income countries due to a lack of services and health professionals. The WHO has recommended universal health coverage and integrated service delivery to improve ear and eye care services. This scoping review describes the evidence for combined hearing and vision screening programs.MethodA keyword search of three electronic databases, namely Scopus, MEDLINE (PubMed), and Web of Science, was conducted, resulting in 219 results. After removing duplicates and screening based on eligibility criteria, data were extracted from 19 included studies. The Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewer Manual and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyzes (PRISMA) Extension for Scoping Reviews were followed. A narrative synthesis was conducted.ResultsMost studies (63.2%) were from high-income countries, with 31.6% from middle-income and 5.2% from low-income countries. The majority of studies (78.9%) involved children and the four studies reporting on adults all included adults above 50 years of age. Vision screening was most commonly performed with the “Tumbling E” and “Snellen Chart,” while hearing was typically screened using pure tone audiometry. Studies reported referral rates as the most common outcome with sensitivity and specificity rates not reported in any included articles. Reported benefits of combined vision and hearing screenings included earlier detection of vision and hearing difficulties to support functioning and quality of life as well as resource sharing for reduced costs. Challenges to combined screening included ineffective follow-up systems, management of test equipment, and monitoring of screening personnel.ConclusionsThere is limited research evidence for combined hearing and vision screening programs. Although potential benefits are demonstrated, especially for mHealth-supported programs in communities, more feasibility and implementation research are required, particularly in low- and middle-income countries and across all age groups. Developing universal, standardized reporting guidelines for combined sensory screening programs is recommended to enhance the standardization and effectiveness of combined sensory screening programs.

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Testing the Informativeness of Diverse Measures of Auditory Processing for Clinical Audiological Practice in Middle-Aged Adults in Mexico

Lelo de Larrea-Mancera,

Solís-Vivanco,

Sánchez-Jiménez

et al. 2024

Am J Audiol

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Purpose: Standard clinical audiologic assessment is limited in its ability to capture variance in self-reported hearing difficulty. Additionally, the costs associated with clinical testing in audiology create financial barriers for hearing health care in developing countries like Mexico. This study used an open-source Spanish-language tool called PART (Portable Automated Rapid Testing) to test the hypothesis that a battery of assessments of auditory processing can complement standard clinical audiological assessment to better capture the variance of self-reported hearing difficulty. Method: Forty-three adults between 40 and 69 years of age were tested in Mexico City using a traditional clinical pure-tone audiogram, cognitive screening, and a battery of PART-based auditory processing assessments including a speech-on-speech competition spatial release from masking task. Results were compared to self-reported hearing difficulty, assessed with a Spanish-language adaptation of the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly–Screening Version (HHIE-S). Results: Several measures from the PART battery exhibited stronger correlations with self-reported hearing difficulties than the pure-tone audiogram. The spatial release from masking task best captured variance in HHIE-S scores and remained significant after controlling for the effects of age, audibility, and cognitive score. Conclusions: The spatial release from masking task can complement traditional clinical measures to better account for patient's self-reported hearing difficulty. Open-source access to this test in PART supports its implementation for Spanish speakers in clinical settings around the world at low cost. Supplemental Material: https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.24470140

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Self-reported hearing loss and visual impairment in adults from Central Mexico

Cited by 6 publications

References 25 publications

Prevalence and impact of combined vision and hearing (dual sensory) impairment: A scoping review

Prevalence and impact of combined vision and hearing (dual sensory) impairment: A scoping review

Combined hearing and vision screening programs: A scoping review

Testing the Informativeness of Diverse Measures of Auditory Processing for Clinical Audiological Practice in Middle-Aged Adults in Mexico

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