Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is a sensory disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Recent work has suggested there is an association between hearing loss and cognitive functioning. The mechanisms underlying this association are unclear, but there is also growing evidence that higher-order central processing impacts auditory abilities. Furthermore, research has suggested that rehabilitation of the SNHL may have an impact on cognitive outcomes/central functioning. With this Research Topic, we aim to review the associations between SNHL and cognition, and offer insights into proposed mechanisms of this association. We will discuss the impact of current rehabilitation methods on cognitive outcomes, and emphasize the importance of the rehabilitation of hearing loss. This work will highlight the bi-directional associations between hearing loss and cognition and demonstrate how paradigms of hearing rehabilitation are shifting from auditory to cognitive outcome measures.
The goals of this Research Topic are to clarify understanding of the associations between SNHL and higher-order auditory and cognitive processing and demonstrate the impact of hearing rehabilitation on cognition. Thus, we aim to address 2 major areas of research within the field:
1. The associations between SNHL and cognition;
2. The impacts of auditory rehabilitation on cognition/central auditory function. Specifically, the evolving paradigm of hearing rehabilitation outcomes from speech recognition to cognitive measures.
Ultimately, the goal of this Research Topic is to provide readers with a better understanding of how SNHL and cognitive/central functioning are integrated. In addition, we want to showcase the potential value of hearing rehabilitation on cognition.
As such, we welcome any types of manuscripts supported by the Journal – comprised of original research article, brief research article, review, and mini-review – pertaining, but not limited to the following themes:
o Associations between hearing loss and cognition
o Including impacts of hearing loss on cognitive functioning and impacts of cognitive/central functioning on auditory abilities
o Pediatric
o Adults
o Potential mechanisms underlying associations between SNHL and cognition
o Rehabilitation of SNHL: impacts on central functions and cognition
o Specific domains of cognition impacted by hearing rehabilitation
o Impact of hearing aids on cognitive function
o Impact of cochlear implantation on cognitive function
o Binaural vs monaural listening
o Pediatric
o Adult
Conflicts of Interest: Dr. Naples holds a paid Editor-in-Chief position with DecekerMed to help develop their online Oto Weekly Curriculum. Dr. Moberly has served as a paid consultant for Cochlear Americas and Advanced Bionics, he serves as CMO and on board of directors for Otologic Technologies.
Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is a sensory disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Recent work has suggested there is an association between hearing loss and cognitive functioning. The mechanisms underlying this association are unclear, but there is also growing evidence that higher-order central processing impacts auditory abilities. Furthermore, research has suggested that rehabilitation of the SNHL may have an impact on cognitive outcomes/central functioning. With this Research Topic, we aim to review the associations between SNHL and cognition, and offer insights into proposed mechanisms of this association. We will discuss the impact of current rehabilitation methods on cognitive outcomes, and emphasize the importance of the rehabilitation of hearing loss. This work will highlight the bi-directional associations between hearing loss and cognition and demonstrate how paradigms of hearing rehabilitation are shifting from auditory to cognitive outcome measures.
The goals of this Research Topic are to clarify understanding of the associations between SNHL and higher-order auditory and cognitive processing and demonstrate the impact of hearing rehabilitation on cognition. Thus, we aim to address 2 major areas of research within the field:
1. The associations between SNHL and cognition;
2. The impacts of auditory rehabilitation on cognition/central auditory function. Specifically, the evolving paradigm of hearing rehabilitation outcomes from speech recognition to cognitive measures.
Ultimately, the goal of this Research Topic is to provide readers with a better understanding of how SNHL and cognitive/central functioning are integrated. In addition, we want to showcase the potential value of hearing rehabilitation on cognition.
As such, we welcome any types of manuscripts supported by the Journal – comprised of original research article, brief research article, review, and mini-review – pertaining, but not limited to the following themes:
o Associations between hearing loss and cognition
o Including impacts of hearing loss on cognitive functioning and impacts of cognitive/central functioning on auditory abilities
o Pediatric
o Adults
o Potential mechanisms underlying associations between SNHL and cognition
o Rehabilitation of SNHL: impacts on central functions and cognition
o Specific domains of cognition impacted by hearing rehabilitation
o Impact of hearing aids on cognitive function
o Impact of cochlear implantation on cognitive function
o Binaural vs monaural listening
o Pediatric
o Adult
Conflicts of Interest: Dr. Naples holds a paid Editor-in-Chief position with DecekerMed to help develop their online Oto Weekly Curriculum. Dr. Moberly has served as a paid consultant for Cochlear Americas and Advanced Bionics, he serves as CMO and on board of directors for Otologic Technologies.
