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[Epidemiology and newborns universal hearing screening]

André Chays1, Marc Labrousse1, Xavier Dubernard1

  • 1Service ORL et chirurgie maxillofaciale, hôpital Robert-Debré, CHU de Reims, Reims, France.

La Revue Du Praticien
|March 15, 2019
PubMed

Insights

France implemented mandatory newborn hearing screening in 2012. This review assesses the 2018 organization and outcomes of universal hearing screening for newborns to detect congenital deafness early.

Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Congenital deafness affects approximately 1 in 1000 newborns.
  • Early detection and intervention are crucial for managing hearing loss in infants.
  • France established mandatory universal newborn hearing screening in April 2012.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the organization and outcomes of the national newborn hearing screening program in France as of 2018.
  • To assess the implementation of mandatory hearing screening in French maternity facilities.
  • To highlight the role of general practitioners in ensuring screening completion.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the organizational structure of newborn hearing screening in France.
  • Analysis of screening data from 2018.
  • Assessment of diagnostic procedures including otoacoustic emissions and auditory evoked potentials.
  • Evaluation of referral pathways to specialized centers for confirmed cases.

Main Results:

  • The screening process involves initial detection in maternity wards followed by referral to specialized centers for diagnosis.
  • The article provides an overview of the screening organization and its results in France for 2018.
  • General practitioners play a vital role in verifying screening completion for infants.

Conclusions:

  • Universal newborn hearing screening is essential for early identification of deafness.
  • The French national program aims to ensure systematic hearing assessment for all newborns.
  • Continued vigilance and follow-up by healthcare professionals, including general practitioners, are critical for program success.

Keywords:
Epidemiologychilddeafness

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