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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Audiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Nearly 20% of U.S. Americans experience hearing loss, facing significant barriers within the current healthcare system.
  • These barriers include communication challenges, inaccessible health information, and insufficient provider training, leading to health inequities and inefficiencies.
  • The existing healthcare framework is inadequately designed to meet the needs of individuals with hearing loss.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review barriers to care for individuals with hearing loss.
  • To present strategies for improving healthcare delivery for this population.
  • To advocate for a reframed healthcare system prioritizing accessibility and best practices.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive review of system-, clinic-, provider-, and patient-level barriers was conducted.
  • Existing and proposed efforts to enhance care for individuals with hearing loss were analyzed.
  • The review synthesized information to identify actionable steps for improvement.

Main Results:

  • Key strategies include enhanced hearing loss screening and identification.
  • Adoption of universal design, effective communication, and assistive technologies are crucial.
  • Diversifying healthcare teams and encouraging patient support networks are recommended.

Conclusions:

  • Actionable steps at multiple levels (system, clinic, provider, patient) can significantly improve care.
  • Proactive implementation of these strategies can better meet the needs of patients with hearing loss.
  • Reframing the healthcare system is essential to mitigate inequities and enhance quality of care.