EBP Compendium: Summary of Systematic Review
The Cochrane Collaboration; CAPES Brazil; Brazilian Cochrane Centre Brazil
Interventions to Promote the Wearing of Hearing Protection
El Dib, R. P., & Mathew, J.L.
(2009).
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews(4).
Indicators of Review Quality:
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The review addresses a clearly focused question
| No |
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Criteria for inclusion of studies are provided
| Yes |
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Search strategy is described in sufficient detail for replication
| Yes |
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Included studies are assessed for study quality
| Yes |
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Quality assessments are reproducible
| Yes |
Description: This is an updated systematic review of randomized controlled trials addressing programs intended to improve the use of hearing protection in the workplace.
Question(s) Addressed:
Question not specifically stated.
Population: Workers or students exposed to greater than 80dB of noise with available ear protection.
Intervention/Assessment: Educational, behavioral, or technical intervention designed to increase use of hearing protection.
Number of Studies Included: 2
Years Included: 1966 - 2009
Findings:
Conclusions:
- The evidence does not strongly support the use of tailored intervention over general intervention designed to increase use of hearing protection in workers.
- There is support for school-based programs designed to increase use of hearing protection for students. (Abstract)
Keywords: Noise-Induced Hearing Loss, Hearing Protection
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Added to Compendium: January 2012