Background: Research based in primary care suggests that hearing loss may be
underreported as well as inconsistently recorded in patient histories. In this study, we aimed …

Background Hearing loss is a source of great public health concern. Previous research
showed a decline in the prevalence of hearing loss among older adults. However, it is …

PURPOSE Hearing loss, the second most common disability in the United States, is under-
diagnosed and under-treated. Identifying it in early stages could prevent its known …

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of hearing loss among community‐dwelling older
persons according to clinical criteria and to develop a brief self‐report screening instrument …

Background Hearing loss is prevalent, but few studies have investigated its associations
with common medical conditions. Objective The objective was to assess the prevalence of …

Background The burden of hearing loss among older adults could be mitigated with
appropriate care. This study compares implementation of three hearing screening strategies …

Hearing impairment significantly impacts older people's communication and interaction with
others, and their ability to understand and follow doctors' advice. This study evaluated the …

Abstract Background and Objectives Half of older persons experience serious hearing loss,
yet it remains under-assessed in primary care clinics. Providers note time constraints as …

As age increases, the prevalence of hearing loss significantly increases, reaching up to 89%
of those 80 years and older. Hearing loss in older patients is often unrecognized and its …

Aims To (a) determine the extent to which primary care providers screen adults for
environmental or occupational hearing loss during the primary care visit and (b) determine …