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The newborn hearing screening programme in England.

Adrian Davis1, Sally Hind

  • 1Medical Research Council, Institute of Hearing Research, University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK. adrian@ihr.mrc.ac.uk

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|December 10, 2003
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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Audiology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • A national newborn hearing screening program was commissioned in England in 2001.
  • Implementation is ongoing, with full UK participation anticipated by 2004/2005.
  • Key drivers included evidence of effectiveness and service developments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the implementation of the national newborn hearing screening program.
  • To present the program's aims, protocols, training, and evaluation methods.
  • To identify research needs for large-scale screening programs.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review informing policy development.
  • Implementation evaluation across 23 initial sites.
  • Analysis of screening and assessment protocols.

Main Results:

  • Newborn hearing screening is more effective and efficient than previous methods.
  • Early intervention improves language and communication potential.
  • National protocols reduce parental anxiety and improve assessment efficiency.

Conclusions:

  • The NHS Newborn Hearing Screening Programme aims for equitable, seamless services.
  • Family-friendly hearing services integrate multiple sectors.
  • Further research is needed to optimize screening processes and technology.

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