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SynthesisFrontiers in aging2024

Impact of hearing rehabilitation programs on presbycusis management: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Zhanhang Zheng, Shuhong Qin, Ruilin Li, Wenjuan Wang, Chenxingzi Wu

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Synthesis in Frontiers in aging, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

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  3. [Research progress on the mechanism of auditory center remodeling and clinical intervention strategies in presbycusis].Lin chuang er bi yan hou tou jing wai ke za zhi = Journal of clinical otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Zhanhang ZhengFaculty of Nursing, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Shuhong QinFaculty of Nursing, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Ruilin LiFaculty of Nursing, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Wenjuan WangFaculty of Nursing, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Chenxingzi WuFaculty of Nursing, Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanning, Guangxi, China.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: In the field of audiology, numerous studies have sought to understand and improve hearing rehabilitation programs for older adults afflicted with presbycusis. Despite this, the field lacks uniform standards pertaining to the intervention methods, frequency, and duration of such programs. These discrepancies have led to varying test results and inconsistent findings across multiple studies. Objective: This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of hearing rehabilitation programs in enhancing the utilization of hearing aids among older adults with presbycusis. Methods: We conducted a comprehensive exploration of PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science to identify randomized controlled trials assessing the role of hearing rehabilitation programs for patients with age-related hearing loss. The search period spanned from the inception of each database to September 12, 2024. Outcomes were synthesized using RevMan 5.4 software. Results: Eight studies met the inclusion criteria, involving 598 patients (290 in the intervention group and 308 in the control group). It was observed that hearing rehabilitation programs significantly diminished self-perceived hearing impairment [MD = -5.80, 95% CI = (-8.16, -3.44), Conclusion: Hearing rehabilitation programs significantly improve hearing aid outcomes, reduce self-perceived hearing impairment, and alleviate negative emotional states in patients. However, the current body of evidence is insufficient to conclusively indicate that these programs enhance patient satisfaction with daily hearing aid usage.

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age-related hearing losshearing aid efficacyhearing rehabilitation programmeta-analysisold adult

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PMID39497940
PMCPMC11532099

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