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To synthesize evidence on early detection and management of hearing loss in adults aged 55 and older in primary care settings.

May 7, 2026CureusOpen Access

Primary Care Screening and Management of Hearing Loss in Older Adults: A Systematic Review

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Systematic review shows that structured screening improves hearing loss management in older adults, suggesting new protocols for family medicine.

To synthesize evidence on early detection and management of hearing loss in adults aged 55 and older in primary care settings.
Conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Library from 2000 to 2026.
Included original research, RCTs, cohort studies, and pragmatic trials reporting ENT-related outcomes.
Quality appraisal of studies using suitable risk assessment tools.
11 studies included after screening, involving 25,964 participants from six countries.
Screening tools showed moderate-to-high diagnostic accuracy against pure-tone audiometry.
GPs exhibited suboptimal knowledge regarding age-related hearing loss screening practices.

Almutairi et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Systematic review shows that structured screening improves hearing loss management in older adults, suggesting new protocols for family medicine.