Generic quality of life in persons with hearing loss: a systematic literature review.
Øyvind NordvikPeder O Laugen HeggdalJonas BrännströmFlemming VassbotnAnne Kari AarstadHans Jørgen AarstadPublished in: BMC ear, nose, and throat disorders (2018)
The majority of the studies suggest that HL is associated with reduced generic QoL. Using hearing aids seem to improve general QoL at follow-up within the first year. HL is a risk factor for distress. Further research is needed to explore the relationship between HL and generic QoL, in addition to the importance of influencing variables on this relationship.
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