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Elin Karlsson1,2, Åsa Skagerstrand1,2
1Audiological Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Örebro University, Sweden.
Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research : JSLHR
|December 23, 2025
Summary
Sweden offers 29 hearing-related patient-related outcome measures (PROMs). Variations in their use highlight a need for standardized national guidelines in hearing healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Health Services Research
- Patient Outcomes
Background:
- Patient-related outcome measures (PROMs) are crucial for evaluating hearing healthcare effectiveness.
- Standardization of PROMs is essential for consistent patient care and research across healthcare systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify available hearing-related PROMs within the Swedish healthcare system.
- To assess the translation and psychometric validation status of these PROMs.
Main Methods:
- A two-step approach combining a literature review and an online survey.
- Data collected from 33 hearing healthcare clinics across 20 Swedish counties.
Main Results:
- Twenty-nine hearing-related PROMs were identified as available in Swedish.
- PROMs were utilized for adult and pediatric patients, primarily for pre- and post-hearing rehabilitation assessments.
- Most PROMs focused on hearing aid benefit and tinnitus.
Conclusions:
- A significant number of hearing-related PROMs are available in Sweden.
- Discrepancies in PROM application across different healthcare units necessitate the development of national consensus and guidelines.
