Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Predicting who will use a hearing aid.

G John, E Davies, D Stephens

    The Practitioner
    |October 8, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Screening for hearing impairment in pre-retirement individuals is effective and feasible. Early detection through simple methods can help elderly patients receiving hearing aids manage long-term hearing disabilities.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Report of consensus panel 7 from the 11th international workshop on Waldenström macroglobulinemia on priorities for novel clinical trials.

    Seminars in hematology·2023
    Same author

    Hybridisation between dingoes and domestic dogs in proximity to Indigenous communities in northern Australia.

    Australian veterinary journal·2021
    Same author

    Conservation concerns associated with low genetic diversity for K'gari-Fraser Island dingoes.

    Scientific reports·2021
    Same author

    Inter-rater reliability of the radiographic assessment of simple bone cysts.

    Journal of children's orthopaedics·2019
    Same author

    Incidence, outcomes and outcome prediction of unplanned extubation in critically ill children: An 11year experience.

    Journal of critical care·2018
    Same author

    Alkaline phosphatase binds tenaciously to titanium; implications for biological surface evaluation following bone implant retrieval.

    Materials science & engineering. C, Materials for biological applications·2017
    Same journal

    Improving pain control in diabetic neuropathy.

    The Practitioner·2017
    Same journal

    Tailor management to the patient with fibroids.

    The Practitioner·2017
    Same journal

    Preventing stroke and assessing risk in women.

    The Practitioner·2017
    Same journal

    Depression in adults linked to maltreatment in childhood.

    The Practitioner·2017
    Same journal

    Early referral improves long-term outcomes in rheumatoid arthritis.

    The Practitioner·2017
    Same journal

    Diagnosing and managing mild cognitive impairment.

    The Practitioner·2017
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Audiology
    • Gerontology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Many elderly patients experience prolonged hearing disability before seeking hearing aid intervention.
    • Pre-retirement age is a critical window for identifying potential hearing loss.
    • Untreated hearing impairment can significantly impact quality of life.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe simple screening methods for hearing impairment in the pre-retirement age group.
    • To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of these screening methods.
    • To promote early detection and intervention for age-related hearing loss.

    Main Methods:

    • Description of simple, practical screening techniques suitable for large populations.
    • Focus on methods applicable to individuals approaching retirement age.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Assessment of screening protocols for ease of implementation and accuracy.

    • Main Results:

    • Screening for hearing impairment in the pre-retirement group is shown to be feasible.
    • The described methods are effective in identifying individuals with hearing loss.
    • Early identification facilitates timely intervention with hearing aids.

    Conclusions:

    • Simple screening methods are effective for detecting hearing impairment in pre-retirement individuals.
    • Implementing these screenings is feasible and beneficial for public health.
    • Early detection can improve outcomes for elderly patients requiring hearing aids.