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Childhood hearing surveillance activity in Italy: preliminary recommendations

E Orzan1, F Ruta2, P Bolzonello3

  • 1Audiology and Otolaryngology Unit, Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS "Burlo Garofolo", Trieste, Italy;

Acta Otorhinolaryngologica Italica : Organo Ufficiale Della Societa Italiana Di Otorinolaringologia E Chirurgia Cervico-Facciale
|April 8, 2016
PubMed

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Early identification of childhood hearing loss is crucial. Family pediatricians play a key role in monitoring hearing development beyond newborn screening programs.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Audiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Newborn hearing screening programs have shown positive results in Italy.
  • There is a need to identify childhood hearing impairments missed by neonatal screening or with delayed onset.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose recommendations for improving childhood hearing surveillance within the Italian Health System.
  • To enhance the early identification and intervention for hearing-impaired children.

Main Methods:

  • A group of professionals identified key recommendations.
  • Focus on integrating hearing surveillance into regional and state health systems.

Main Results:

  • Three main recommendations were identified to improve hearing surveillance.
  • The family pediatrician is recognized as central to ongoing hearing monitoring.

Conclusions:

  • Enhanced hearing surveillance is necessary for children who missed neonatal screening.
  • The role of the family pediatrician is vital for early detection and management of childhood hearing loss.

Keywords:
Health surveillanceHearing loss childrenPaediatric primary carePaediatricianRegular health visitsSWOT analysis

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