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[Hearing disorders--what do we know?].

A Parving, G Boisen

    Ugeskrift for Laeger
    |March 6, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Most individuals with hearing loss seek help after experiencing symptoms for years, often noticing issues themselves or with family. Many expect hearing aids but lack prior discussion with healthcare providers about their hearing problems.

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    Area of Science:

    • Audiology
    • Public Health

    Context:

    • Investigates patient knowledge of audiology services and primary healthcare attitudes towards hearing loss.
    • Assesses awareness of audiological services among individuals with hearing defects.

    Purpose:

    • To describe hearing-impaired individuals' knowledge of services for the deaf.
    • To understand primary healthcare sector attitudes and knowledge of audiological services.

    Summary:

    • 103 new patients (average age 74) at a service for the deaf completed questionnaires.
    • 86% sought help for hearing problems, often noticed by themselves/family; 55% had issues for 1-5 years.
    • 59% expected hearing aids, while 28% had no specific treatment expectations.

    Impact:

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  • Highlights a gap in patient knowledge and timely help-seeking for hearing loss.
  • Informs strategies to improve audiological service accessibility and patient education.