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ArticleJournal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD2021

Hearing Screening for Residents in Long-Term Care Homes Who Live with Dementia: A Scoping Review.

Fiona Höbler, Katherine S McGilton, Walter Wittich, Kate Dupuis, Marilyn Reed, Shirley Dumassais, Paul Mick, M Kathleen Pichora-Fuller

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Article in Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 7 institutions in 1 country.

Fiona HöblerKITE - Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Katherine S McGiltonKITE - Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Walter WittichÉcole d'optométrie, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Kate DupuisSheridan Centre for Elder Research, Sheridan College, Oakville, ON, Canada.
Marilyn ReedAudiology, Baycrest Health Sciences, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Shirley DumassaisÉcole d'optométrie, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada.
Paul MickDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.
M Kathleen Pichora-FullerDepartment of Psychology, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
University of Toronto · CABaycrest Hospital · CACentre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de Chaudière-Appalaches · CASheridan College · CAToronto Rehabilitation Institute · CAUniversité de Montréal · CAUniversity of Saskatchewan · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHearing loss is highly prevalent in older adults, particularly among those living with dementia and residing in long-term care homes (LTCHs). Sensory declines can have deleterious effects on functioning and contribute to frailty, but the hearing needs of residents are often unrecognized or unaddressed.

objectiveTo identify valid and reliable screening measures that are effective for the identification of hearing loss and are suitable for use by nursing staff providing care to residents with dementia in LTCHs.

methodsElectronic databases (Embase, Medline, PsycINFO, CENTRAL, and CINAHL) were searched using comprehensive search strategies, and a stepwise approach based on Arksey & O'Malley's scoping review and appraisal process was followed.

resultsThere were 193 scientific papers included in the review. Pure-tone audiometry was the most frequently reported measure to test hearing in older adults living with dementia. However, measures including self- or other-reports and questionnaires, review of medical records, otoscopy, and the whisper test were found to be most suitable for use by nurses working with older adults living with dementia in LTCHs.

conclusionAlthough frequently used, the suitability of pure-tone audiometry for use by nursing staff in LTCHs is limited, as standardized audiometry presents challenges for many residents, and specific training is needed to successfully adapt test administration procedures and interpret results. The whisper test was considered to be more suitable for use by staff in LTCH; however, it yields a limited characterization of hearing loss. There remains an urgent need to develop new approaches to screen hearing in LTCHs.

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Long-Term CareMass ScreeningNursing HomesAudiometry, Pure-ToneDementiaHearing LossHumansNursing StaffSelf ReportSurveys and QuestionnairesAgingcognitive impairmentdementiahard-of-hearinghearing impairmenthearing screeninglong-term care homenursingscoping review

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