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A 2026 NIH study shows adults with combined hearing and vision loss struggle with navigation and sound location, despite aids or rehab, underscoring need for integrated care.
A 2026 NIH-supported study finds adults with combined hearing and vision loss face ongoing challenges in navigation and sound localization, even when using hearing aids or receiving vision rehab.
Early-onset hearing loss was linked to the lowest confidence in locating sounds, while early blindness without hearing loss showed the highest navigational confidence.
Despite assistive devices, participants reported no significant improvement in spatial skills.
About 40% of U.S. vision rehab patients also have hearing loss, highlighting the need for integrated, personalized care that addresses both senses and psychological barriers to improve independence and quality of life.
Un estudio del NIH de 2026 muestra que los adultos con pérdida combinada de audición y visión luchan con la navegación y la ubicación del sonido, a pesar de las ayudas o la rehabilitación, subrayando la necesidad de atención integrada.