The Effect of Hearing Aid Use on the Association Between Hearing Loss and Brain Structure in Older Adults

Conclusions: We found no evidence for a moderating effect of hearing aids on the relationship between hearing loss and brain structure in a population of older adults. However, use of hearing aids did appear as an effect modifier in the association between age and white matter integrity. Future longitudinal research is needed to clarify these results.
Source: Ear and Hearing - Category: Audiology Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research