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Hearing: a pediatricians approach.

Angela Maria Fontana Zocoli¹, Fabiana Coelho Riechel, Bianca Simone Zeigelboim

¹Universidade Tuiuti do Paraná, Brazil. angela@cliob.med.br

Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology

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Summary

Pediatricians need more training on early hearing loss detection and diagnosis. Improved knowledge can significantly reduce developmental impacts for children with hearing impairment.

Area of Science:

Pediatrics
Audiology
Developmental Science

Background:

Hearing is crucial for a child's overall development.
Hearing impairment can lead to significant developmental sequelae.
Healthcare professionals' awareness of their role in mitigating these effects is vital.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess pediatricians' approaches to early hearing impairment detection in a rural Santa Catarina State setting.
To identify the diagnostic methodologies employed by these pediatricians.

Main Methods:

A historical cohort study with a cross-sectional component was conducted.
Data were gathered through questionnaires comprising multiple-choice and open-ended questions.

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62% of pediatricians received hearing disorder training during medical school.
92% refer high-risk patients to an otorhinolaryngologist.
While 83% are aware of evaluation techniques, 55% lack knowledge of hearing loss types and 25% of hearing loss levels.
Only 42% believe a child can benefit from a hearing aid before six months of age.

Conclusions:

There is a clear need for enhanced information dissemination regarding the importance of early hearing loss diagnosis.
Further education is required on the specific diagnostic methods for hearing impairment in children.