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Newborn hearing screening in Hawaii

J L Johnson1, N L Kuntz, C C Sia

  • 1National Center for Hearing Assessment & Management, Utah State University, USA.

Hawaii Medical Journal
|February 3, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Hawaii leads the nation in universal newborn hearing screening, ensuring over 95% of infants are screened. This integrated program effectively identifies and supports infants with hearing loss, leading to positive developmental outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Hawaii pioneered universal newborn hearing screening, achieving national leadership.
  • The state operates a statewide program screening 95% of all newborns.

Observation:

  • Hawaii's program exemplifies an integrated service system for infants and toddlers with hearing loss.
  • The screening process demonstrates high accuracy, with no missed or misdiagnosed cases of hearing loss.

Findings:

  • Children identified through newborn hearing screening are successfully transitioning from early intervention.
  • Many children achieve age-appropriate developmental and communication skills post-intervention.

Implications:

  • Hawaii's model demonstrates the effectiveness of comprehensive newborn hearing screening and early intervention.

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  • Collaboration among legislators, healthcare providers, and state personnel is crucial for program success.