The effect of removing hearing aids on postural sway in older adults with age-related hearing loss: an experimental study
In this study, participants demonstrated significantly better balance when standing on a firm surface with eyes open while using HAs, compared to standing without them. However, this improvement was not observed when standing on foam surface. Further research is necessary to examine the impact of HAs on balance across various conditions and surfaces. Future studies should also investigate the underlying mechanisms of these effects, including how HAs may influence proprioception and postural control, particularly in environments that challenge balance, such as foam surfaces.
Authors
- Liv Heide Magnussen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8119-7922)
- Susanne S. Hernes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6018-652X)
- Kjersti Thulin Wilhelmsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6345-1031)
- Roy M. Nilsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6340-4593)
- Dara Meldrum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7732-3591)
- Stein Helge Glad Nordahl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1543-7603)
- Jan Erik Berge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3037-9405)
- Bård Bogen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8296-7391)
- Sylwia Kolasa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4384-3791)
- Ole Martin Steihaug (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1849-3910)
- Frederik Kragerud Goplen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8022-9483)
Institutions
- Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (NO)
- Trinity College Dublin (IE)
- Haukeland University Hospital (NO)
- Sørlandet Hospital Arendal (NO)
- Haraldsplass Diakonale Sykehus (NO)
- University of Bergen (NO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
- Published
- 2025-03-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2025.1534227
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.68