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Protocol for the provision of amplification within the Ontario infant hearing program

Marlene Bagatto1, Susan D Scollie, Martyn Hyde

  • 1National Centre for Audiology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada. bagatto@nca.uwo.ca

International Journal of Audiology
|January 30, 2010
PubMed

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The Ontario Infant Hearing Program (OIHP) provides hearing instruments for children with permanent childhood hearing impairment (PCHI). This protocol outlines the program

Area of Science:

  • Audiology and Hearing Science
  • Pediatric Healthcare
  • Public Health Programs

Background:

  • Permanent Childhood Hearing Impairment (PCHI) affects infants and preschool children.
  • Early detection and intervention are crucial for developmental outcomes.
  • The Ontario Infant Hearing Program (OIHP) serves this population in Canada.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the protocol for providing amplification services.
  • To outline the structure, processes, and clinical procedures of the OIHP.
  • To ensure consistent and effective hearing instrument provision for children with PCHI.

Main Methods:

  • Description of the OIHP's organizational structure and operational flow.
  • Specification of clinical procedures for hearing instrument prescription and dispensing.
  • Focus on infants and preschool children identified with PCHI.

Main Results:

  • Established a clear protocol for amplification services within the OIHP.
  • Defined the roles and processes for hearing instrument provision.
  • Ensured a standardized approach to managing PCHI in young children.

Conclusions:

  • The OIHP protocol ensures comprehensive care for children with hearing loss.
  • Standardized clinical procedures are vital for effective amplification.
  • This protocol supports optimal auditory development in infants and preschoolers.

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