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<journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">global-journal-of-human-social-science-g-linguistics-education</journal-id>
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<journal-title>Global Journal of Human-Social Science - G: Linguistics &amp; Education</journal-title>
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<issn publication-format="print">0975-587X</issn>
<issn publication-format="electronic">2249-460X</issn>
<publisher><publisher-name>Global Journals Publishing Group Incorporated</publisher-name></publisher>
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<article-title>Cognitive Aspects of Adults and Older Adults with Hearing Loss, Users or not of Hearing Aids: A Meta-Analysis</article-title>
<subtitle>Impact of Hearing Aids on Cognitive Decline in Seniors</subtitle>
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<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Morais</surname><given-names>Everton Adriano de</given-names></name><xref ref-type="aff" rid="aff1" />
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<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Massi</surname><given-names>Giselle</given-names></name></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Santos</surname><given-names>Israel Bispo dos</given-names></name></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Ravazzi</surname><given-names>Gloria</given-names></name></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>GonÃ§alves</surname><given-names>FlÃ¡vio Magno</given-names></name></contrib>
<contrib contrib-type="author"><name><surname>Galarza</surname><given-names>Kyla Munoz</given-names></name></contrib>
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<aff id="aff1">BRAZIL, Tuiuti University of ParanÃ¡</aff>
<pub-date publication-format="electronic" date-type="pub" iso-8601-date="2025-04-04">
<day>04</day>
<month>04</month>
<year>2025</year>
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<volume>25</volume>
<issue>G2</issue>
<fpage>1</fpage>
<lpage>15</lpage>
<abstract><p>Abstract not found</p></abstract>
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<kwd>adults</kwd>
<kwd>older adults</kwd>
<kwd>hearing loss</kwd>
<kwd>hearing aids</kwd>
<kwd>cognition</kwd>
<kwd>cognitive decline.</kwd>
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<p>Purpose: Evaluate cognitive aspects in adults and older adults with hearing loss who use hearing aids, compared to those with hearing loss who do not use hearing aids. Research Strategies: A systematic search across seven databases and gray literature until May 10, 2022, sought studies of individuals aged &gt;18 with hearing loss. Selection Criteria: Both interventional and observational analytical studies were included, without language or publication date restrictions. Data Analysis: Seven articles were included, revealing a correlation between cognitive aspects, hearing loss, and hearing aid use in adults and older adults. Comparisons were made between hearing aid users and non-users using validated cognitive questionnaires. Risk of bias assessment was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Assessment Checklist, followed by random effects metaanalysis. The GRADE tool determined certainty of evidence. Results: Hearing aid users exhibited improved Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) performance (MD = -1.47; CI95% = -2.53 - -0.40; I2 = 7.21%), albeit with low certainty. Conclusion: While MMSE results indicated possible cognitive benefits for adults and older adults using hearing aids, the evidence remains uncertain. Developing a comprehensive psychological assessment tool encompassing language, memory, attention, executive functions, and socialization is recommended to ensure accurate evaluations of this populationâ€™s health.</p>
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