A survey conducted by CUHK Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery reveals that hearing impaired persons who are more willing to use assistive devices will enjoy more in team sports and group activities which improve their quality of life.

The survey was conducted in May2012 in which 111 people with various degrees of hearing impairment, as well as those with normal hearing were interviewed on their hearing status, use of hearing devices, participation in physical activities in the previous week and self-perceived quality of life. It discovers that the quality of life among hearing impaired persons is not correlated to their degree of hearing loss nor their age. The factors affecting their quality of life may instead include their participation in physical activities, and their attitude towards using assistive devices. 

‘Persons with hearing impairment should enjoy the fun and benefits of sports,’ said Prof. Tong Chi-fai Michael, head of Academic Divisions, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery. CUHK recommends people with hearing impairment to participate in more sports and group activities.

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