Effect of hearing aids on cognitive functions in middle-aged and older adults with hearing loss: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Author:

Yang Zhizhong,Ni Jingnian,Teng Yuou,Su Mingwan,Wei Mingqing,Li Ting,Fan Dongsheng,Lu Tao,Xie Hengge,Zhang Wei,Shi Jing,Tian Jinzhou

Abstract

ObjectiveThe study aimed to examine the effects of hearing aids on cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults with hearing loss.Data sources and study selectionPubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase were searched for studies published before 30 March 2022. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-randomized studies of interventions (NRSIs) were included in the search. Restriction was set on neither types, severity, or the time of onset of hearing impairment nor cognitive or psychiatric statuses.Data extraction and synthesisTwo independent reviewers extracted data and assessed the study quality of RCTs. Cognitive function outcomes were descriptively summarized and converted to standardized mean difference (SMD) in the meta-analysis. Meta-analysis was conducted in RCTs. Sub-group analyses were conducted by cognitive statuses, psychiatric disorders, and cognitive domains.ResultsA total of 15 studies met the inclusion criteria, including five RCTs (n = 339) and 10 NRSIs (n = 507). Groups were classified as subjects without dementia or with normal global cognition, subjects with AD or dementia, and subjects with depressive symptoms. For subjects without dementia, improvements were found in global cognition, executive function, and episodic memory. For subjects with depressive symptoms, improvements were found in immediate memory, global cognition, and executive function. No improvement was found in subjects with AD or dementia. In total, four RCTs were included in the meta-analysis. For subjects without dementia (SMD = 0.11, 95% confidence interval [CI]: −0.15–0.37) and those with AD, no significant effect was found (SMD = −0.19, 95% CI: −0.65–0.28). For subjects without dementia, no significant effect was found in language (SMD = 0.14, 95% CI: −0.30–0.59) or general executive function (SMD = −0.04, 95% CI: −0.46–0.38). Further sub-group analysis found no significant effect in executive function (SMD = −0.27, 95% CI: −0.72–0.18) or processing speed (SMD = −0.02, 95% CI: −0.49–0.44).ConclusionHearing aids might improve cognitive performance in domains such as executive function in subjects without dementia. The effects on subjects with depressive symptoms remained unclear. No improvement was found in subjects with AD or dementia. Long-term RCTs and well-matched comparison-group studies with large sample sizes are warranted.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/, identifier: CRD42022349057.

Funder

Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities

Publisher

Frontiers Media SA

Subject

Cognitive Neuroscience,Aging

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