Frank R Lin
Biographic Data
| ID | 5542269 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Frank R Lin |
| GIVEN NAMES | Frank R |
| FAMILY NAME | Lin |
| SIGNATURE | LIN F R |
| AFFILIATIONS | Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6458-1196 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 31 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 19 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Association of Self-Recognition of Hearing Loss With Hospitalizations in Older Adults in the United States
BACKGROUND: Hearing loss is highly prevalent and associated with increased health care utilization. Recognition of hearing loss may play an important role in self-advocacy in difficult communication situations and prevent negative outcomes. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the associations between self-recognition of hearing loss and hospitalization outcomes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND SUBJECTS: This is a cross-sectional analysis of 1766 participants from the…
Use of Hearing Services in Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage
This cross-sectional study compares use of hearing evaluations and hearing aids among Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare beneficiaries with hearing loss
Changes to Medicare Policy Needed to Address Hearing Loss
This Viewpoint proposes that changes to Medicare proposed as part of the fiscal year 2022 budget reconciliation bill must account for the imminent availability of over-the-counter hearing aids as well as differing levels of hearing loss severity
Examining the Combined Estimated Effects of Hearing Loss and Depressive Symptoms on Risk of Cognitive Decline and Incident Dementia
Comorbid conditions among hearing-impaired older adults should be considered and may aid in dementia prevention and management strategies
Satisfaction With Quality of Health Care Among Medicare Beneficiaries With Functional Hearing Loss
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Nearly 38 million Americans have hearing loss. Understanding how sensory deficits such as hearing loss, which limit communication, impact satisfaction has implications for Medicare value-based reimbursement mechanisms. The aim of this study was to characterize the association of functional hearing loss and dissatisfaction with quality of health care over the past year among Medicare beneficiaries. METHODS: Cross-sectional s…
Hearing Loss, Loneliness, and Social Isolation
Functional Hearing Loss and Social Engagement Among Medicare Beneficiaries
These results suggest that hearing loss may be an important risk factor for limited social engagement and downstream negative health consequences, independent of other disability and health conditions
Hearing Loss, Hearing Aid Use, and Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults—Findings from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Neurocognitive Study (Aric-NCS)
Older adults with HL have higher odds of depressive symptoms compared to adults with normal hearing. Future studies are needed to assess whether hearing care is protective against depressive symptoms in older adults
Cultural Adaptation of a Community-Based Hearing Health Intervention for Korean American Older Adults with Hearing Loss
Time for a Top-Down Approach to Hearing Aid Affordability and Accessibility
Effects of Community-Based Health Worker Interventions to Improve Chronic Disease Management and Care Among Vulnerable Populations
Background. Community-based health workers (CBHWs) are frontline public health workers who are trusted members of the community they serve. Recently, considerable attention has been drawn to CBHWs in promoting healthy behaviors and health outcomes among vulnerable populations who often face health inequities. Objectives. We performed a systematic review to synthesize evidence concerning the types of CBHW interventions, the qualification and chara…
Association of Hearing Impairment and Anxiety in Older Adults
Hearing impairment is independently associated with greater odds of anxiety symptoms in older adults
Association of Hearing Impairment and Emotional Vitality in Older Adults
HI is associated with lower odds of emotional vitality in older adults. Further studies are needed to examine the longitudinal impact of HI on mental health and well-being
Prevalence of Hearing Loss by Severity in the United States
Objectives. To estimate the age- and severity-specific prevalence of hearing impairment in the United States. Methods. We conducted cross-sectional analyses of 2001 through 2010 data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey on 9648 individuals aged 12 years or older. Hearing loss was defined as mild (> 25 dB through 40 dB), moderate (> 40 dB through 60 dB), severe (> 60 dB through 80 dB), or profound (> 80 dB). Results. An estima…
A Comparison of Self-Report and Audiometric Measures of Hearing and Their Associations With Functional Outcomes in Older Adults
Results using self-reported hearing should not be considered representative of results using audiometry and may provide distinct aspects of HI in older adults
Racial/Ethnic and Socioeconomic Disparities in Hearing Health Care Among Older Americans
Racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities exist in hearing health care and represent critical areas for research and intervention
Association of Hearing Loss and Loneliness in Older Adults
Younger age and greater hearing loss are independently associated with higher levels of loneliness in older adults presenting to clinic for hearing loss treatment. Further studies needed to determine whether hearing treatment can reduce loneliness in older adults
Association of Hearing Impairment With Incident Frailty and Falls in Older Adults
HI is independently associated with the risk of frailty in older adults and with greater odds of falling over time
Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
BACKGROUND Whether hearing loss is independently associated with accelerated cognitive decline in older adults is unknown. METHODS We studied 1984 older adults (mean age, 77.4 years) enrolled in the Health ABC Study, a prospective observational study begun in 1997-1998. Our baseline cohort consisted of participants without prevalent cognitive impairment (Modified Mini-Mental State Examination [3MS] score, ≥80) who underwent audiometric testing in…
Prevalence of Hearing Loss by Severity in the United States
Objectives. To estimate the age- and severity-specific prevalence of hearing impairment in the United States. Methods. We conducted cross-sectional analyses of 2001 through 2010 data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey on 9648 individuals aged 12 years or older. Hearing loss was defined as mild (> 25 dB through 40 dB), moderate (> 40 dB through 60 dB), severe (> 60 dB through 80 dB), or profound (> 80 dB). Results. An estima…
A Comparison of Self-Report and Audiometric Measures of Hearing and Their Associations With Functional Outcomes in Older Adults
Results using self-reported hearing should not be considered representative of results using audiometry and may provide distinct aspects of HI in older adults
Racial/Ethnic and Socioeconomic Disparities in Hearing Health Care Among Older Americans
Racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities exist in hearing health care and represent critical areas for research and intervention
Association of Hearing Loss and Loneliness in Older Adults
Younger age and greater hearing loss are independently associated with higher levels of loneliness in older adults presenting to clinic for hearing loss treatment. Further studies needed to determine whether hearing treatment can reduce loneliness in older adults
Association of Hearing Impairment With Incident Frailty and Falls in Older Adults
HI is independently associated with the risk of frailty in older adults and with greater odds of falling over time
Hearing Loss, Hearing Aid Use, and Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults—Findings from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Neurocognitive Study (Aric-NCS)
Older adults with HL have higher odds of depressive symptoms compared to adults with normal hearing. Future studies are needed to assess whether hearing care is protective against depressive symptoms in older adults
Association of Hearing Impairment and Anxiety in Older Adults
Hearing impairment is independently associated with greater odds of anxiety symptoms in older adults
Association of Hearing Impairment and Emotional Vitality in Older Adults
HI is associated with lower odds of emotional vitality in older adults. Further studies are needed to examine the longitudinal impact of HI on mental health and well-being
Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
BACKGROUND Whether hearing loss is independently associated with accelerated cognitive decline in older adults is unknown. METHODS We studied 1984 older adults (mean age, 77.4 years) enrolled in the Health ABC Study, a prospective observational study begun in 1997-1998. Our baseline cohort consisted of participants without prevalent cognitive impairment (Modified Mini-Mental State Examination [3MS] score, ≥80) who underwent audiometric testing in…
A Comparison of Self-Report and Audiometric Measures of Hearing and Their Associations With Functional Outcomes in Older Adults
Results using self-reported hearing should not be considered representative of results using audiometry and may provide distinct aspects of HI in older adults
Racial/Ethnic and Socioeconomic Disparities in Hearing Health Care Among Older Americans
Racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities exist in hearing health care and represent critical areas for research and intervention
Association of Hearing Loss and Loneliness in Older Adults
Younger age and greater hearing loss are independently associated with higher levels of loneliness in older adults presenting to clinic for hearing loss treatment. Further studies needed to determine whether hearing treatment can reduce loneliness in older adults
Association of Hearing Impairment With Incident Frailty and Falls in Older Adults
HI is independently associated with the risk of frailty in older adults and with greater odds of falling over time
Effects of Community-Based Health Worker Interventions to Improve Chronic Disease Management and Care Among Vulnerable Populations
Background. Community-based health workers (CBHWs) are frontline public health workers who are trusted members of the community they serve. Recently, considerable attention has been drawn to CBHWs in promoting healthy behaviors and health outcomes among vulnerable populations who often face health inequities. Objectives. We performed a systematic review to synthesize evidence concerning the types of CBHW interventions, the qualification and chara…
Association of Hearing Impairment and Anxiety in Older Adults
Hearing impairment is independently associated with greater odds of anxiety symptoms in older adults
Association of Hearing Impairment and Emotional Vitality in Older Adults
HI is associated with lower odds of emotional vitality in older adults. Further studies are needed to examine the longitudinal impact of HI on mental health and well-being
Prevalence of Hearing Loss by Severity in the United States
Objectives. To estimate the age- and severity-specific prevalence of hearing impairment in the United States. Methods. We conducted cross-sectional analyses of 2001 through 2010 data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey on 9648 individuals aged 12 years or older. Hearing loss was defined as mild (> 25 dB through 40 dB), moderate (> 40 dB through 60 dB), severe (> 60 dB through 80 dB), or profound (> 80 dB). Results. An estima…
Time for a Top-Down Approach to Hearing Aid Affordability and Accessibility
Functional Hearing Loss and Social Engagement Among Medicare Beneficiaries
These results suggest that hearing loss may be an important risk factor for limited social engagement and downstream negative health consequences, independent of other disability and health conditions
Hearing Loss, Hearing Aid Use, and Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults—Findings from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Neurocognitive Study (Aric-NCS)
Older adults with HL have higher odds of depressive symptoms compared to adults with normal hearing. Future studies are needed to assess whether hearing care is protective against depressive symptoms in older adults
Cultural Adaptation of a Community-Based Hearing Health Intervention for Korean American Older Adults with Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss, Loneliness, and Social Isolation
Changes to Medicare Policy Needed to Address Hearing Loss
This Viewpoint proposes that changes to Medicare proposed as part of the fiscal year 2022 budget reconciliation bill must account for the imminent availability of over-the-counter hearing aids as well as differing levels of hearing loss severity
Examining the Combined Estimated Effects of Hearing Loss and Depressive Symptoms on Risk of Cognitive Decline and Incident Dementia
Comorbid conditions among hearing-impaired older adults should be considered and may aid in dementia prevention and management strategies
Satisfaction With Quality of Health Care Among Medicare Beneficiaries With Functional Hearing Loss
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Nearly 38 million Americans have hearing loss. Understanding how sensory deficits such as hearing loss, which limit communication, impact satisfaction has implications for Medicare value-based reimbursement mechanisms. The aim of this study was to characterize the association of functional hearing loss and dissatisfaction with quality of health care over the past year among Medicare beneficiaries. METHODS: Cross-sectional s…
Use of Hearing Services in Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage
This cross-sectional study compares use of hearing evaluations and hearing aids among Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare beneficiaries with hearing loss
Association of Self-Recognition of Hearing Loss With Hospitalizations in Older Adults in the United States
BACKGROUND: Hearing loss is highly prevalent and associated with increased health care utilization. Recognition of hearing loss may play an important role in self-advocacy in difficult communication situations and prevent negative outcomes. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the associations between self-recognition of hearing loss and hospitalization outcomes. RESEARCH DESIGN AND SUBJECTS: This is a cross-sectional analysis of 1766 participants from the…
Audiology (16 works) · Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation (16 works) · Medicine (16 works) · Hearing loss (15 works) · Noise Effects and Management (12 works) · Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics (11 works) · Gerontology (10 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Confidence interval (6 works) · Internal Medicine (6 works)