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ArticleORL-head and neck nursing : official journal of the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses2025

Age-Related Hearing Loss: Evidence-Based Strategies for Early Detection and Management.

Sarah E Hughes, Clinton R Brenner, Alwyn T Pandian, Erin J Ross, Carrie L Nieman, Michael M McKee, Devin L McCaslin, David E Tunkel, Milisa Manojlovich, Margaret I Wallhagen and 1 more

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Article in ORL-head and neck nursing : official journal of the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses, 2025. 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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  3. Redefining Nursing in Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Care: Implications of the ICN's 2025 Definitions for an Evolving Specialty.ORL-head and neck nursing : official journal of the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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11 authors.

Sarah E HughesUniversity of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI.
Clinton R BrennerDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI.
Alwyn T PandianPenn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing, University Park, PA.
Erin J RossCleveland Clinic, Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland, OH.
Carrie L NiemanDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.; John Hopkins Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland.; Center for Equity in Aging, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland.
Michael M McKeeDepartment of Family Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School.
Devin L McCaslinDivision of Audiology, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
David E TunkelDepartment of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.
Milisa ManojlovichUniversity of Michigan School of Nursing, Department of Systems, Populations, and Leadership.
Margaret I WallhagenDepartment of Physiological Nursing, University of California, San Francisco.
Michael J BrennerDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School.

Funding

Addressing Hearing Loss as a Common Unmet Contributor to Neuropsychiatric SymptomsR01AG076525 · NIA · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · PI CARRIE L NIEMAN, Esther Seunghee Oh · 2022 to 2026
$3.9M
Assessment of Language and Cognition in Older Deaf SignersR01AG074928 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · PI Tamar Gollan · 2022 to 2026
$2.8M
K-HEARS: Hearing Health through Accessible Research and Solutions for Korean AmericansR01DC019686 · NIDCD · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · PI HAE-RA HAN, CARRIE L NIEMAN · 2024 to 2026
$2.1M
The Experience of Hearing ImpairmentR01NR008246 · NINR · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · PI WALLHAGEN, MARGARET I · 2003 to 2006
$2.0M
Primary Care Intervention Promoting Hearing Health Care Service Access and UseR33DC011510 · NIDCD · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · PI WALLHAGEN, MARGARET INGRID · 2013 to 2015
$1.7M
Michigan Otolaryngology Research Education (MORE)R25DC020262 · NIDCD · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · PI Gabriel Corfas · 2023 to 2026
$1.1M
DEVELOPING PATIENT EDUCATION MATERIALS TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF PATIENTS WITH SENSORY DISABILITIESG08LM014295 · NLM · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · PI JAMES, TYLER G, MCKEE, MICHAEL M · 2023 to 2025
$450k
Primary Care Intervention Promoting Hearing Health Care Service Access and UseR21DC011510 · NIDCD · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO · PI WALLHAGEN, MARGARET INGRID · 2011 to 2012
$424k
Extending Capacity for Affordable, Accessible Hearing Care through Peer MentorshipR21DC020149 · NIDCD · JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY · PI NIEMAN, CARRIE L · 2022 to 2022
$246k
NIA NIH HHS R01 AG074928NIA NIH HHS R01 AG076525NIDCD NIH HHS R01 DC019686NIDCD NIH HHS R21 DC011510NIDCD NIH HHS R21 DC020149NIDCD NIH HHS R25 DC020262NIDCD NIH HHS R33 DC011510NINR NIH HHS R01 NR008246NLM NIH HHS G08 LM014295
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is common in older adults and has been linked to significant health and social challenges. These challenges include cognitive decline, depression, falls, and overall decreased quality of life. Despite its high prevalence, ARHL remains underdiagnosed and undertreated, partly due to its gradual onset, stigma, and lack of standardized screening and management protocols. This article provides a comprehensive overview of evidence-based strategies for the early detection and management of ARHL, with an emphasis on recent clinical practice guidelines where nurses are instrumental in leading quality improvement efforts. The multifactorial etiology of ARHL, encompassing genetic predispositions, environmental exposures, and physiological aging, is discussed alongside the health and socioeconomic impacts of untreated hearing loss, including cognitive decline and increased healthcare utilization. Routine screening and hearing assessments can be integrated into patient care visits for individuals aged 50 and above to improve early detection and opportunities for hearing loss management. Effective patient education involves individualized, culturally sensitive counseling that addresses the implications of untreated hearing loss and the benefits of early intervention, which can mitigate stigma and encourage proactive management. Assistive technologies such as consumer devices, hearing aids, and cochlear implants play a vital role in promoting hearing health in personalized care plans developed in collaboration with audiologists. Regular monitoring and follow-up are essential to assess adherence, address challenges, and adjust interventions. By adopting these evidence-based strategies, healthcare professionals can improve identification and management of age-related hearing loss, enhancing the overall health and quality of life for the aging population.

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advocacyage-related hearing lossartificial intelligenceassistive listening devicesaudiologyaudiometryclinical practice guidelinescochlear implantcognitive declineconsumer technologyearly detectionevidence-based practicesgeriatrichealth disparitieshearing aidshearing healthhearing impairmenthearing lossHHIE-Snursenursingpatient educationpresbycusispreventive carepublic healthquality of lifescreeningsensorineural hearing lossstigma hearing handicap inventory for screening elderly

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