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Hearing screening in a dental office using self-assessment.

R L Schow1, L Reese, T C Smedley

  • 1Idaho State University, Pocatello.

Ear and Hearing
|October 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

This study evaluated hearing screening in dental offices using self-assessment tools, finding 21-29% of adults failed. While efficient, the program faced implementation challenges and low follow-up rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Statewide health fair screenings highlighted the need for alternative adult hearing screening methods.
  • Dental offices were explored as a novel setting for accessible hearing health assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of using self-assessment procedures for adult hearing screening in a dental office setting.
  • To compare the performance of the Rating Scale for Each Ear (RSEE) against traditional pure-tone screening.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study and main study involving 796 adult dental patients were conducted.
  • Self-assessment procedures, including the RSEE, were tested against pure-tone audiometry.
  • Implementation challenges and patient follow-up rates were documented.

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Main Results:

  • Between 21% and 29% of adult dental patients failed the hearing screening, varying by method used.
  • The RSEE was selected as a practical alternative to pure-tone screening.
  • Despite staff support, implementation issues were noted, and only 14 patients returned for follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Hearing screening in dental settings demonstrates good epidemiological efficacy and efficiency for identifying adults with potential hearing loss.
  • Significant challenges in program effectiveness and patient follow-up require addressing for broader implementation.
  • The program successfully provided valuable noise exposure education and distributed ear protection devices.