Minimal Hearing Loss: From a Failure-Based Approach to Evidence-Based Practice
| Autor: | Allison M. Winiger, Joshua M. Alexander, Allan O. Diefendorf |
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| Rok vydání: | 2015 |
| Předmět: |
Sound localization
medicine.medical_specialty Evidence-based practice Speech perception Hearing loss Emotions MEDLINE Audiology Hearing Loss Unilateral Language Development Severity of Illness Index 03 medical and health sciences Speech and Hearing 0302 clinical medicine 030225 pediatrics Early Medical Intervention Severity of illness medicine Humans Language Development Disorders Sound Localization 030223 otorhinolaryngology Child Schools Infant Achievement Language development Child Preschool Evidence-Based Practice Speech Perception medicine.symptom Psychology |
| Zdroj: | American journal of audiology. 25(3) |
| ISSN: | 1558-9137 |
| Popis: | PurposeA representative sample of the literature on minimal hearing loss (MHL) was reviewed to provide evidence of challenges faced by children with MHL and to establish the need for evidence-based options for early intervention.MethodResearch articles published from 1950 to 2013 were searched in the Medline database using the keywordsminimal hearing loss, unilateral hearing loss,andmild hearing loss. References cited in retrieved articles were also reviewed.ResultsIn total, 69 articles contained relevant information about pediatric outcomes and/or intervention for unilateral hearing loss, 50 for mild hearing loss, and 6 for high-frequency hearing loss. Six challenges associated with MHL emerged, and 6 interventions were indicated. Evidence indicates that although some individuals may appear to have no observable speech-language or academic difficulties, others experience considerable difficulties. It also indicates that even though children with MHL may appear to catch up in some areas, difficulties in select domains continue into adulthood.ConclusionsEvidence indicates significant risks associated with untreated MHL. Evidence also demonstrates the need for early intervention and identifies several appropriate intervention strategies; however, no single protocol is appropriate for all children. Therefore, families should be educated about the impact of MHL and about available interventions so that informed decisions can be made. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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