Improving hearing health care for individuals with hearing loss
Annual Meeting of the Population Hearing Health Care (PopHHC) Network
This study is looking at how hearing loss affects people over time, especially as they age, and it aims to improve hearing health care by understanding the social and cultural factors involved, so everyone can benefit from better support and resources.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10742926 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the understanding of hearing loss and its impact on individuals throughout their lives. It aims to address the social, historical, and cultural factors that influence hearing health, particularly in the context of aging and cognitive decline. By utilizing innovative research methods and collaborating with community stakeholders, the project seeks to gather and analyze population-level data to inform better hearing health care practices. The initiative also aims to unify resources and knowledge across disciplines and countries to strengthen the evidence base for hearing health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults aged 21 and older who are experiencing hearing loss or are at risk of developing hearing-related issues.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have hearing loss or are not at risk for hearing-related conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing hearing loss and enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by it.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using community-based participatory approaches to address health issues, indicating that this methodology could be effective for hearing health as well.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hood, Linda J. — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Hood, Linda J.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.