Improved newborn hearing screening follow-up results in more infants identified

J Public Health Manag Pract. 2014 Mar-Apr;20(2):220-3. doi: 10.1097/PHH.0b013e31829d7b57.

Abstract

Longitudinal research suggests that efforts at the national, state, and local levels are leading to improved follow-up and data reporting. Data now support the assumption that the number of deaf or hard-of-hearing infants identified through newborn hearing screening increases with a reduction in the number of infants lost to follow-up. Documenting the receipt of services has made a noticeable impact on reducing lost to follow-up rates and early identification of infants with hearing loss; however, continued improvement and monitoring of services are still needed.

MeSH terms

  • Early Diagnosis
  • Hearing Loss / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Lost to Follow-Up
  • Neonatal Screening / methods
  • Neonatal Screening / standards*
  • Neonatal Screening / trends