The effect of hearing aids on cognitive function: A systematic review.

Maxime E SandersEllen KantAdriana L SmitInge Stegeman

Published in: PloS one (2021)

Based on this systematic review, we conclude that there is controversy about the effects of hearing aids on cognition. Additional research through randomized clinical trials with standardized cognitive assessment and longer follow-up is warranted to further elucidate this relationship.

Keyphrases

systematic review
hearing loss
antiretroviral therapy
meta analyses
mild cognitive impairment
white matter
clinical trial
randomized controlled trial
double blind