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ArticleHNO2026

[Digital cognitive diagnostics (DiCoDi®) : A tablet-based cognitive test for people with and without hearing loss].

I Ballasch, M Meka, E Kalbe, J-P Schmid, C Vorstius, A Koj, J Kessler

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I BallaschKlinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Uniklinik Köln, Köln, Deutschland.
M MekaKlinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Uniklinik Köln, Köln, Deutschland.
E KalbeMedizinische Psychologie | Neuropsychologie und Gender Studies & Centrum für Neuropsychologische Diagnostik und Intervention (CeNDI), Medizinische Fakultät und Uniklinik Köln, Universität zu Köln, Köln, Deutschland.
J-P SchmidKOJ hearing network, Achern, Deutschland.
C VorstiusInstitut für Psychologie, Bergische Universität Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Deutschland.
A KojKOJ hearing network, Achern, Deutschland.
J KesslerKlinik und Poliklinik für Neurologie, Uniklinik Köln, Köln, Deutschland. josef.kessler@uk-koeln.de.

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Abstract

backgroundHearing loss in midlife is considered one of the most important modifiable risk factors for dementia; however, standard cognitive tests often fail to adequately detect cognitive deficits in individuals with hearing loss.

objectiveThe aim of the study was to present and evaluate the digital cognitive diagnostics (DiCoDi®), a digital cognitive test designed for individuals with and without hearing loss. MATERIAL AND

methodsThe DiCoDi® comprises 9 subtests, is independent of hearing, can be self-administered and takes 20-30 min to complete. A total of 373 individuals were assessed: 204 control participants (mean age: 67.48±12.2 years, women: 58.0 %) and 173 individuals with hearing loss (mean age: 72.86±8.7 years, women: 46.8 %). Based on a combined cognitive index 2 groups were formed: 314 individuals without cognitive impairment (age: 69.38±12.2 years, women: 54.1 %) and 58 individuals with cognitive impairment (age: 72.93±12.2 years, women: 46.6 %). In addition, a comprehensive neuropsychological test battery was employed.

resultsIn most DiCoDi® subtests there were no significant differences between control participants and individuals with hearing loss. Participants with hearing loss performed significantly better than controls in the subtests "Trail Making A" (

conclusionThe results show that the DiCoDi® can be a valid and reliable tool for the early detection of cognitive deficits in people with and without hearing loss.

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Cognitive DysfunctionComputers, HandheldHearing LossNeuropsychological TestsAgedAged, 80 and overCase-Control StudiesCognitionDigital HealthFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedCognitive impairmentDementiaEarly detectionHearing abilityMidlife

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PMCPMC13615026

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