Self-reported hearing measures can predict risk of falling and balance problems
Thus, using an available self-report hearing inventory can be a useful and potentially cost-effective tool for the early detection of balance problems and hearing deterioration. Health authorities should consider incorporating this type of evaluation as a remote screening tool for large populations at risk.
Authors
- Niza Horev
- Erez Yaakobi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5330-4022)
- Ella Been (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6279-6935)
- Hanna Putter-Katz
Institutions
- Ono Academic College (IL)
- Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Communications Medicine
- Published
- 2025-05-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s43856-025-00878-8
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Noise Effects and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 12.47