Impact of Hearing Loss on Quality of Life in Adults

Abstract

The normal sense of hearing is essential in the social, emotional, psychological and communicative fields. It is needed for safety and also for having a more meaningful life. Causes of hearing loss in adults can be genetic or due to immune diseases, infections such as meningitis, mumps, scarlet fever, Meniere's disease, exposure to loud noises, tumors, head injuries or aging (presbycusis). The word "presbycusis" implies a decrease in hearing associated with the phase of degenerative cochlear aging. Presbycusis is by definition bilateral, symmetric and incremental. Presbycusis can affect on an individuals’ quality of life (QOL). Therefore, the main aim of the research is to evaluate the Impact of hearing loss on QOL (Quality of Life) in Adults. Total 100 subjects were taken for this study. Out of 100 subjects, 50 subjects were taken as control group and 50 subjects were taken as experimental group and diagnosed to be hearing loss (Severe sensorineural hearing loss). A 25-point sample developed from the initial HHIE by Weinstein et al. The Hearing Handicap Inventory (HHIA)11 is often consisting of a 13-point emotional subscale and 12-point social-situational subscales. Further, the study concluded that in an effort to remedy its growth, we need to strengthen our understanding of this disease and its physiopathology. Furthermore, developing approaches to recognise and deteriorate Presbycusis patients would be of considerable significance, thus expanding the resources provided for hearing aids, assisting communication systems and auditory therapy. Individuals of hearing damage, the use of effective hearing aids or other hearing aids, and education strategies may have a favourable influence on older people's quality of life.

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