Adults with mild hearing impairment: Are we meeting the challenge?
Adults with mild hearing impairment: Are we meeting the challenge?
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DOI：
10.3109/14992027.2015.1046504
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发表时间：
2015-11-02
影响因子：
2.7
通讯作者：
Launer, Stefan
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作者：
Timmer, Barbra H. B.;Hickson, Louise;Launer, Stefan
目的：获得性听力障碍是世界卫生组织公认的第三大致残原因，其中以轻度听力障碍最为常见。这项研究的目的是回顾与成人获得性轻度听力障碍有关的研究文献；定义和流行率；由此导致的活动限制和参与限制，以及助听器干预。设计：本研究对通过检索引文数据库和查阅参考文献确定的研究文献进行系统化回顾。研究样本：共确定151篇论文，其中33篇纳入本综述。结果：轻度听力障碍的患病率受轻度听力障碍定义的影响较大，从1/3到1/5不等。听力学评估和自我报告的困难之间的弱相关性表明，有必要对轻度听力障碍的个人进行进一步的评估。最常见的干预措施是提供助听器，助听器的使用率、益处和满意度各不相同。结论：需要在临床上发展适当的听力学评估，并进一步评估轻度听力障碍患者的真实世界听力需求和表现，为这一临床人群提供一条更有效的途径。
Objective: Acquired hearing impairment is recognized by the World Health Organization as the third leading cause of disability, with a mild impairment being the most prevalent. The aim of this study was to review research literature concerned with adults with acquired mild hearing impairment; the definitions and prevalence, the resulting activity limitations and participation restrictions, and hearing-aid interventions. Design: This study involved a systematized review of research literature identified through searches in citation databases and through reference checking. Study sample: A total of 151 papers were identified and of these, 33 papers were included in this review. Results: Prevalence rates are significantly influenced by the definition used for mild hearing impairment, and range from 1 in 3 to 1 in 5 adults. The weak correlations between audiological assessments and self-reported difficulties suggest that further assessment of individuals with mild hearing impairment is warranted. The most common intervention is the provision of hearing aids with varying rates of use, benefit, and satisfaction. Conclusions: The development of appropriate audiological assessment in the clinic, and further evaluation of the real-world listening needs and performance of people with mild hearing impairment is required to provide a more effective pathway for this clinical population.