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Françoise Denoyelle¹, Isabelle Rouillon¹, Fiona Alvin¹

¹Service d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale, Hôpital Necker-Enfants malades, 149 rue de Sèvres, 75015 Paris, France.

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Nationwide neonatal hearing screening programs are essential due to the high prevalence of hearing loss in infants. Early detection through Otoacoustic Emission and Auditory Evoked Potential testing improves treatment outcomes.

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Area of Science:

Pediatrics
Audiology
Public Health

Background:

Neonatal hearing impairment affects approximately 1 in 1,000 infants.
Delayed diagnosis, often after 18 months, reduces treatment efficacy.
Effective screening tools like Otoacoustic Emission and Auditory Evoked Potential are available.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the rationale and organization of a nationwide neonatal hearing screening program.
To highlight the importance of early detection for improved infant hearing outcomes.

Main Methods:

Implementing regionalized screening programs.
Training midwives and nurses to conduct hearing tests and counsel parents.
Establishing referral pathways to specialized pediatric departments for diagnosis and treatment.

Main Results:

The development of nationwide neonatal hearing screening programs is supported by strong evidence.
Regional organization in France involves trained healthcare professionals and specialized follow-up.

Conclusions:

Robust nationwide neonatal hearing screening is crucial for early identification of hearing impairment.
Effective program organization, including professional training and referral systems, is key to successful implementation and improved infant health.