Hearing impairment (HI) and dementia often co-exist, however, little is known about the experience of concurrent HI and dementia. Prior literature focuses on all-cause dementia, leaving the experience of HI in Lewy body dementias (LBDs) unknown. This study explored the experience of HI in people with LBDs and carers within the United Kingdom.
No actionable practice change; this qualitative study surfaces patient experiences that can inform counseling approaches and service design for a largely overlooked population.
Lewy body dementia patients with hearing loss are rarely studied; understanding their lived experience is a necessary first step toward developing appropriate audiological support pathways.
- 01Qualitative interview design captures the lived experience of co-occurring hearing loss and Lewy body pathology dementia.
- 02This population is underrepresented in existing audiology and dementia literature.
- 03Findings can inform person-centered counseling and care pathway design.
- 04Published in International Journal of Audiology (2026).
People with concurrent hearing impairment and Lewy body pathology dementias represent an underrepresented population in prior audiology and dementia literature.
studysupported- PMID
- 42139602
- DOI
- 10.1080/14992027.2026.2664654.
- Journal
- International Journal of Audiology
- Publication type
- research_article
- Evidence level
- 4
- Population
- Individuals with concurrent hearing impairment and Lewy body pathology dementias
- Intervention
- Qualitative interviews exploring lived experience
Primary outcomes
Themes describing lived experience of co-occurring hearing impairment and Lewy body dementia