The impact of hearing loss on the quality of life of elderly adults

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Table 1 Main specific instruments to evaluate the impact of hearing loss on QoL

Instrument	Goal	Items	Reference
HHIE^Citation10	Measures the effects of hearing impairment on the emotional and social adjustment of elderly people	25	^Citation8^–^Citation10
HHIA^Citation11	Measures the effects of hearing impairment on the emotional and social adjustment of adults	25	^Citation9
IOI-HA^Citation12	Explores the perceived usefulness of hearing aids	7	^Citation11

Abbreviations: HHIE, Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly; HHIA, Hearing Handicap Inventory for Adults; IOI-HA, International Outcomes Inventory – Hearing Aids; QoL, quality of life.

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