Scoping review of aural rehabilitation based on communication partnership for older adults with hearing loss

Key Points

• This review aims to explore how theory-based aural rehabilitation can enhance communication for older adults with hearing loss.
• Conducted a scoping review of existing literature
• Analyzed effectiveness of communication partnerships in aural rehabilitation
• Identified potential components for future dyadic aural rehabilitation studies
• Communication partnerships may improve interactions for older adults with hearing loss.
• Future studies should focus on the roles of partners in rehabilitation processes.
• There's a need for evaluations on partners' outcomes in communication.