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Mass hearing screening in kindergarten students.

V A Flanary1, C J Flanary, J Colombo

  • 1Medical College of Wisconsin, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee 53226, USA.

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|November 27, 1999
PubMed
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Mass hearing screenings in public schools effectively identify conductive and sensorineural hearing losses in children. However, family follow-through for diagnosed hearing impairments remains a significant challenge.

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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Medicine

Background:

  • Early detection of hearing loss is crucial for child development.
  • School-based hearing screenings are a primary method for identifying potential hearing impairments in children.
  • Understanding the types of hearing loss detected is essential for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the types of hearing losses identified through mass hearing screenings in a public school system.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of school-based hearing screenings in detecting various forms of hearing impairment.
  • To assess the follow-through rates of families after a child is identified with hearing loss.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective observational study was conducted in a major metropolitan public school system.

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  • Kindergarten students failing initial hearing screenings underwent formal audiologic testing.
  • Testing included pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, and speech discrimination tests.

    • Main Results:

    • 140 students failed initial hearing screenings on two occasions.
    • Of those tested formally, 43% had conductive hearing loss, 14% had sensorineural hearing loss, and 43% had normal hearing.
    • A significant proportion of students identified with hearing loss did not have adequate follow-up care.

    Conclusions:

    • Mass hearing screenings are valuable for detecting transient conductive and significant sensorineural hearing losses in school-aged children.
    • The study highlights a critical gap in family engagement and follow-through for identified hearing issues.
    • Improving the follow-up process is essential to ensure children receive necessary audiological care and intervention.