The perceived functional and psychosocial impact of hearing loss, as evaluated by ERSA, is strongly associated with the severity of depressive symptoms measured by the BDI. These findings highlight the necessity of incorporating patient-reported outcome measures and mental health screening into routine audiological assessment. A multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach addressing both auditory and psychological requirements may improve overall outcomes in adults with hearing loss.
Yazıcı et al. (Wed,) studied this question.