老年人听力损失

Am Fam Physician. 1987 Sep;36(3):107-13.

Family physicians play an important role in detecting auditory impairment in the aged and in referring these patients for audiologic evaluation. Although most elderly patients with impaired hearing do not benefit from medical or surgical treatment, aural rehabilitation is often successful. Acceptance of a hearing device is critical to rehabilitation.

家庭医生在发现老年人听力障碍以及将这些患者转介进行听力评估方面发挥着重要作用。虽然大多数听力受损的老年患者无法从药物或手术治疗中获益，但听觉康复往往是成功的。接受听力设备对康复至关重要。