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  • 1ENT Specialist INAPP /Italian Institute of Social Medicine, Department of Sensorineural Disabilities Research, Rome, Italy.

Annali Di Igiene : Medicina Preventiva E Di Comunita
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Simultaneous Universal Neonatal Hearing and Vision Screening in Italy improved coverage for both tests. This multi-disciplinary approach is crucial for early detection of sensorineural disabilities in newborns, reducing costs and enhancing care coordination.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Neonatal Care
  • Screening Programs

Background:

  • Universal Neonatal Hearing and Vision Screening (UNHVS) programs aim to detect sensory impairments early.
  • Effective implementation and management of these programs are critical for public health outcomes.
  • Italy's healthcare system sought to evaluate its UNHVS initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present data on the implementation and coverage of simultaneous UNHVS in Italy.
  • To evaluate the organization and management of neonatal hearing and vision screening.
  • To assess the impact of combined screening on healthcare efficiency and patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A nationwide survey was conducted in 2018, including all active maternity wards in Italy from 2017.
Keywords:
hearing lossNewborn hearing screeningred reflex screeningcongenital eye defect

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  • Data collection focused on the coverage and protocols for hearing and vision screening.
  • Statistical analysis compared referral rates based on different screening protocols and facility types.

    • Main Results:

    • Hearing screening reached 95.3% of newborns nationally; vision screening reached 74.7%.
    • Simultaneous screening increased coverage for both tests, demonstrating a multi-disciplinary approach.
    • The use of Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) and Otoacoustic Emissions (TEOAE) tests reduced audiological referrals and costs compared to TEOAE-only protocols, especially in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs).

    Conclusions:

    • Implementing simultaneous hearing and vision screening enhances coverage and offers a novel approach to managing sensorineural disabilities.
    • Combined screening protocols, utilizing specific audiological tests, can significantly reduce costs associated with audiological evaluations.
    • Establishing guidelines for simultaneous screening and multidisciplinary teams (pediatricians, audiologists, ophthalmologists) is vital, given the higher prevalence of ocular issues in hearing-impaired children.