OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate learning and memory functions in adults using hearing aids (HA) and examine their relationship with auditory skills.
This cross-sectional design cannot establish causality; audiologists should note the association between hearing aid use and cognitive function as hypothesis-generating, not as evidence to change counseling practice on cognitive benefits.
Understanding the relationship between hearing aid use and cognitive function is increasingly important as dementia-prevention strategies and hearing rehabilitation converge in clinical practice.
- 01Cross-sectional design compares cognitive function (learning, memory) in adult hearing aid users vs. non-users.
- 02Auditory skills were also assessed alongside cognitive measures.
- 03Cross-sectional methodology limits causal conclusions about hearing aids and cognition.
- 04Findings contribute to the growing evidence base on hearing loss and cognitive decline.
- 05Published in Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology (DOI: 10.1002/lio2.70423).
Hearing aid use is associated with differences in cognitive function (learning and memory) in adults.
studypartially supportedAuditory skills are related to cognitive performance in hearing aid users.
studyunclear- PMID
- 42093811
- DOI
- 10.1002/lio2.70423.
- Journal
- Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology
- Publication type
- research_article
- Evidence level
- 3
- Population
- Adults with hearing loss who use hearing aids, compared to control group
- Intervention
- Hearing aid use
- Comparator
- Adults without hearing aids (non-users or normal hearing)
Primary outcomes
Cognitive function (learning and memory scores); Auditory skills performance