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Nurses with Undiagnosed Hearing Loss: Implications for Practice
Online Journal of Issues in Nursing
|January 30, 2016
Summary
Nurses with hearing loss risk patient safety. Regular hearing screenings are crucial for nurses to maintain optimal hearing health and ensure quality patient care.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Occupational Health
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- Hearing loss impacts 36 million Americans, affecting 17% of adults.
- Hearing impairment in nurses can compromise communication and auscultation skills.
- Hospital noise levels pose a risk for noise-induced hearing loss.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the hearing process and types of hearing loss.
- To discuss the implications of hearing loss in nursing practice.
- To emphasize nurses' responsibility for hearing health and recommend screening protocols.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on hearing science and occupational risks.
- Analysis of the role of hearing in nursing assessments.
- Identification of resources for hearing-impaired nurses.
Main Results:
- Hearing loss presents significant risks to patient care and safety.
- Nurses face occupational hearing loss risks, particularly from hospital noise.
- Untreated hearing loss incurs substantial personal and professional costs.
Conclusions:
- Nurses must be aware of their hearing loss risks.
- Regular hearing screenings (every five years) are recommended for nurses.
- Proactive hearing health management is essential for nursing professionals.
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