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Disparities in access to pediatric hearing health care

Matthew L Bush1, Michael R Kaufman, Beth N McNulty

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky, USA.

Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery
|July 1, 2017
PubMed

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Children with hearing loss face care disparities, with delays in diagnosis and treatment impacting communication outcomes. Innovations in screening and remote services aim to improve access to timely pediatric hearing healthcare.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Audiology
  • Healthcare Disparities
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Significant disparities exist in healthcare delivery for children with hearing loss.
  • Timely identification and treatment are crucial to prevent lifelong language complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Assess current disparities in pediatric hearing healthcare delivery.
  • Describe barriers to efficient and effective pediatric hearing healthcare.
  • Explore innovations to improve pediatric hearing healthcare delivery.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current disparities, barriers, and innovations.
  • Analysis of patient, parental, and provider factors influencing care access.

Main Results:

  • Children from certain geographic regions or ethnic backgrounds experience significant delays in diagnosis and treatment.
  • Barriers include patient characteristics, parental factors (insurance, socioeconomic status, education, travel), and provider challenges (shortages).
  • Advances like improved screening and remote services show promise in reducing disparities.

Conclusions:

  • Timely intervention for pediatric hearing loss is critical for optimal communication outcomes.
  • Vulnerable populations, including rural residents, face substantial care disparities.
  • Addressing barriers through culturally acceptable interventions is essential to improve care for all children.
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