Abstract
WHO has recommended various measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, including mask-wearing and physical distancing. However, these changes impair communication for individuals with hearing loss. We investigated the changes in auditory communication associated with COVID-19 measures in 269 patients (male: 45.7%, female: 54.3%, median age: 54 y.o.). Most patients with hearing loss had difficulty engaging in auditory communication with people wearing masks, especially in noisy surroundings or with physical distancing. These difficulties were noticeable in patients with severe hearing loss.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 511-516 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Acta medica Okayama |
| Volume | 75 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Keywords
- communication problem
- coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- hearing loss
- mask
- physical distance
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
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