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Exploring factors influencing the hearing test and hearing aid adoption among Japanese older adults: Implications of recognizing the hearing loss-dementia relationship.

Ichiro FukumasuYuko KataokaTakahiro TabuchiKentaro EgusaMizuo Ando
Published in: Auris, nasus, larynx (2024)
Raising awareness of the hearing loss-dementia relationship was not associated with adopting hearing aids for self-reported hearing impairments. However, it may be associated with otolaryngology visits and hearing tests. Thus, steps like hearing screening for older adults are also essential.
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