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Newborn hearing screening protocol in tuscany region.

Stefano Berrettini1, Paolo Ghirri2, Francesco Lazzerini1

  • 1Otolaryngology Audiology and Phoniatric Unit, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy.

Italian Journal of Pediatrics
|September 22, 2017
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Tuscany updated its universal newborn hearing screening protocol in 2016 to better identify congenital hearing loss and manage risks for progressive or acquired hearing loss. The revised guidelines emphasize the pediatrician's role and align with current treatment standards.

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Newborn hearing screening is crucial for early identification and intervention in hearing-impaired children.
  • Tuscany, Italy, mandated universal newborn hearing screening in 2007, with initial guidelines issued in 2008.
  • The region has updated its screening protocol based on experience and scientific literature.

Discussion:

  • The revised 2016 protocol addresses risk factors for auditory neuropathy and late-onset/progressive/acquired hearing loss.
  • It aims to identify congenital moderate-to-profound hearing loss while providing audiological follow-up and surveillance guidance.
  • The updated guidelines highlight the role of family pediatricians in screening and audiological care.

Key Insights:

  • The protocol evolution incorporates lessons learned and scientific evidence to improve newborn hearing screening.
Keywords:
CMVHearing lossNewbornPaediatricScreening

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  • Emphasis is placed on comprehensive audiological management for infants with identified hearing loss or risk factors.
  • Integration of pediatrician involvement and adherence to national Health Technology Assessment (HTA) guidelines are key features.

    • Outlook:

    • Continued refinement of screening protocols to enhance early detection rates.
    • Strengthening the collaborative role between audiologists and pediatricians for optimal child hearing health.
    • Implementing evidence-based treatment strategies, including hearing aids and cochlear implants, for improved outcomes.