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An assessment of the needs of adults with hearing loss who live in rural Alabama.
What is it about?
Adults who live in rural communities often lack professional support for their hearing loss. To help understand the needs of these adults, we conducted individual and group discussions to learn what is important to them. We also spoke with their family and friends and other community partners.
Why is it important?
We found that adults who live in rural areas want more services for their hearing losses where they live. This information is important because it provides the basis for developing new models of care for adults in rural communities. By addressing hearing loss, adults can potentially avoid the negative implications of hearing loss such as social withdrawal, loneliness, depression and cognitive decline.