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Elderly hearing loss Screening, Questionnaire Vs Audiometry
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OM Heravi   , FA Ahyaiey |
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Abstract: (11565 Views) |
Introduction: Hearing loss is common among the elderly and timely
diagnosis can help improve the quality of life. This study tries to
investigate if one simple question can be as effective as audiometry
in detecting hearing loss.
Materials and methods: The current survey is an analytical cross-sectional
study among patients attending to Ear-Nose-Throat clinics.
Results: 54% of subjects were male and 46% were female. Mean age
was 68.6±6.9 years. 38% were medium, 32% poor, 26% good, and
4% very good, in a self report. 50% had sensory-neural, 18% mixed,
and 22% conductive hearing loss, and also 10% were normal in
audiometry.
Conclusion: No statistically significant difference was found between
self-report and audiometry. Therefore only with a single question it
may be possible to identify the hearing loss in an elderly patient.
Hence, with early diagnosis and treatment of this problem, we may
improve the quality of life of the elderly and prevent further
psychological problems. |
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| Keywords: Hearing loss, Questionnaire, Audiometry |
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Type of Study: Original |
Received: 2012/03/7 | Accepted: 2014/06/3 | Published: 2014/06/3
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