Effect of hearing enhancement on mental status ratings in geriatric psychiatric patients.
prospective_cohort · Level II
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Abstract
This study looked at the impact of hearing deficits on the assessment of psychopathology in geriatric psychiatric patients. Psychiatric functioning and speech discrimination were measured in 21 elderly psychiatric patients in a crossover design. Patients displayed less psychopathology when tested wearing a functioning hearing aid. Gradual hearing loss may confound the assessment of psychopathology in geriatric psychiatric patients.
Medical subject headings
- Geriatric Assessment
- Hearing Aids
- Mental Disorders