Publications by authors named "Denise Fuchten"
Article Synopsis
- Tinnitus affects about 14.4% of adults, and its severity can be influenced by psychological factors like depression, necessitating a better understanding of their relationship.
- The study will analyze the content of various questionnaires that assess tinnitus and depression, linking them to the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) framework to identify overlaps.
- By clarifying the shared and distinct aspects of these symptoms, the research aims to enhance understanding of how tinnitus and depression interact and impact individuals' experiences.
Introduction: Hearing loss is one of the leading potentially modifiable risk factors for dementia. There is growing evidence suggesting that treating hearing loss with hearing aids could be a relatively low-cost intervention in reducing cognitive decline and the risk of dementia in the long term. However, given the current constraints of the limited evidence, it is premature to draw definitive conclusions about the effect of hearing aids on cognitive functioning.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSystematic review: Validity, reliability, and diagnostic accuracy of the electrogustometer.
Laryngoscope Investig Otolaryngol
August 2023
Objective: What are the electrogustometer's (EGM) validity, reliability, and diagnostic accuracy in assessing taste sensation in adults compared to other taste tests?
Data Sources: PubMed Medline, Elseviers's Embase, and the six databases of Cochrane Library.
Methods: We conducted a systematic search on December 20, 2022, consisting of synonyms for EGM. We considered randomized controlled trials and observational studies with original data for inclusion if they included adults who underwent electrogustometry.