Effects of Wearing Hearing Aids on Gait and Cognition: A Pilot Study
HA use may contribute to improved gait performance and reduced anxiety related to physical function, in addition to cognitive function and well-being. Although the results should be interpreted with caution due to the non-randomized controlled trial design and small sample size, the findings suggest that improving hearing acuity among older adults may enhance overall health status.
Authors
- Maki Nishinakagawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7409-3698)
- Keigo Hinakura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6482-0303)
- Ryota Sakurai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2308-1862)
- Masatoki Takahashi
Institutions
- Kanto Gakuin University (JP)
- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology (JP)
- Kibi International University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Audiology and Neurotology
- Published
- 2025-02-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000544829
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Noise Effects and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 9.35