Identifying Children With Hearing Loss: The Key Role of School Nurses in Evidence-Based Screenings
William D Eiserman1, Lenore Shisler2
1Associate Director National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management Utah State University Logan, UT.
Abstract:
Undetected hearing loss in school-aged children can impact academic and social functioning and have a life-long impact on the student. The prevalence of hearing loss increases as children reach school age, which highlights the importance of regular, evidence-based hearing screening. This article identifies the barriers to screening that school nurses may face, reviews the two evidence-based methods for childhood hearing screening, and reinforces the need for school nurses to conduct and advocate for regular hearing screening for all students.
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