Incorporating hearing screening to an otolaryngology surgical mission in the rural Dominican Republic

Urban, Matthew J.; Wojcik, Christopher; Losenegger, Tasher; Hammond, Rachel; Barry, Shannon; Jagasia, Aidan; Filpo, Wendys; Jagasia, Ashok J.

doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2022.111222

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“… 25 Further research on childhood-onset HL in Puerto Rico suggested a 3.6% prevalence, with slightly varying rates reported in the Dominican Republic and Jamaica, reflecting the region’s heterogeneity. 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 …”

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Genetic Landscape of Hearing Loss in the Caribbean: A Narrative Review

Peart,

Tekin

2024

Balkan Med J

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The Caribbean region has a diverse population of about 40 million people, spread over 13 sovereign states. This review aims to describe the existing studies on hereditary hearing loss (HL) in the Caribbean population. We systematically reviewed scientific articles on HL prevalence, genetic causes, technology use, and environmental effects in Caribbean nations and the Caribbean diaspora in the United States. Key findings show that HL rates, with diverse genetic variables, vary across Puerto Rico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic. Local resources and technology have been used to diagnose HL, particularly in rural areas. Environmental factors tend to affect HL prevalence in various regions. This literature review of Caribbean-focused studies helps guide future research and healthcare strategies, particularly concerning genetic drift caused by migration to the United States. Understanding these factors can help diagnose and treat HL in America’s diverse population.

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Genetic Landscape of Hearing Loss in the Caribbean: A Narrative Review

Peart,

Tekin

2024

Balkan Med J

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Early Hearing Detection and Intervention programmes for neonates, infants and children in non-Asian low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review

Rajanbabu,

Joshi B,

Ramkumar

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bmjpo

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IntroductionEarly Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programmes were established to reduce the impact of hearing loss on children. High-income countries (HICs) have resources and knowledge to execute these programmes. However, financial and other resource constraints limit the availability of these programmes to low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Yet, LMICs have explored strategies to implement EHDI programmes in their context; the outcomes are still largely unknown.The aim of this study is to identify the various models of the EHDI program implemented in non-Asian LMICs.AimMethodStudies published between 2010 and 2023 reporting EHDI programmes in non-Asian LMICs for children were considered. The primary databases searched were PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, EBSCOHost, EBSCO-CINAHL and ProQuest dissertations. The search results are summarised using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses chart. Quality appraisal and risk-of-bias assessment were assessed. Using the retrieved data, a narrative synthesis of the identified methods and forest plots for the prevalence estimate was created.ResultsFifty-six studies from 16 LMICs were included. They were grouped into 29 hearing screening programmes for neonates and infants and 26 programmes for older children. Predominantly hospital-based screening was employed for neonates and infants and school-based screening for older children. Two-stage otoacoustic emissions screening was employed for neonates and infants, while single-stage pure tone audiometry with otoscopy screening was used for older children. Predominantly, audiologists performed screening and diagnostics for neonates/infants while community health workers performed screening for the older children. Screening aspects were reported predominantly and not diagnostic evaluation/intervention outcomes. Overall, the economics of EHDI was reported only anecdotally in a few studies.ConclusionThe screening strategies were not uniform among non-Asian LMICs. The protocols used were similar to HICs, yet few developed protocols adapting the Joint Committee of Infant Hearing. However, long-term outcomes such as rate of identification, suitable intervention and their outcomes are not known. EHDI programmes with successful outcomes of early intervention must be studied and reported with economic evaluations.

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Incorporating hearing screening to an otolaryngology surgical mission in the rural Dominican Republic

Cited by 2 publications

References 13 publications

Genetic Landscape of Hearing Loss in the Caribbean: A Narrative Review

Genetic Landscape of Hearing Loss in the Caribbean: A Narrative Review

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention programmes for neonates, infants and children in non-Asian low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review

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