Age-Related Hearing Loss
Key Points
Key Points
- Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is a prevalent but often underdiagnosed and undertreated condition among individuals aged 50 and above.
- The prevalence of hearing loss (HL) doubles with each decade of life and affects more than 60% of individuals by age 70 and 80% of individuals older than 85 years of age.
- The main purpose of this clinical practice guideline (CPG) is to guide clinicians regarding the identification and management of ARHL as a recognized risk factor affecting health outcomes and quality of life (QOL) in the aging population.
Key Action Statements
Key Action Statements
...ummary of Guideline Key Action Statem...
...ing for Hearing LossClinicians shoul...
...d Other Ear ConditionsIf screening suggest...
...c Factors and Patient PreferencesIf screen...
...screening suggests hearing loss, clinicians sho...
Identifying Conditions other than ARHLClinicians...
...ucation and CounselingClinicians should educat...
...Strategies and Assistive technologiesClin...
...onClinicians should offer, or refer to a clinicia...
Candidacy for Cochlear ImplantsClin...
...essing Goals and ImprovementFor patients with...
RetestingClinicians should assess h...
Tables
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...bbreviations and Definitions of Common TermsHavin...
...Screening OptionsHaving trouble viewing table? Ex...
...ymmetric Sensorineural Hearing Loss Definition...
...ggested Education and Counseling PointsHaving tr...
...6. Communication Strategies for the Co...
.... Example of Questionnaires That Can Be U...
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...e 1. Recommended Hearing Care Pathways...
...commended Hearing Care Pathways and Solutions...
...chart Showing Key Action Statements and Proc...