EBP Compendium: Summary of Systematic Review
Speech-Language and Educational Consequences of Unilateral Hearing Loss in Children
Lieu, J. E. C.
(2004).
Archives of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery, 130(5), 524-530.
Indicators of Review Quality:
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The review addresses a clearly focused question
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Criteria for inclusion of studies are provided
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Search strategy is described in sufficient detail for replication
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Included studies are assessed for study quality
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Quality assessments are reproducible
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Description: This is a review of the current literature regarding the impact of unilateral hearing loss (UHL) on the development of speech and language and educational achievement in children.
Question(s) Addressed:
Question not specifically stated.
Population: Human subjects between the ages of 0 and 18 years with unilateral hearing loss.
Intervention/Assessment: This review assesses the impact of UHL on children’s development of speech and language, and also, their educational achievements.
Number of Studies Included: 19
Years Included: 1966 – June 1, 2003
Findings:
Conclusions:
- Assessment/Diagnosis
- Assessment Areas
- Speech and Language - "Children with UHL appear to have an increased rate of grade failures, need for additional educational assistance, and perceived behavioral issues in the classroom. Possible risk factors include lower cognitive ability, right ear hearing loss, and severe-to-profound hearing loss. Speech and language development may be delayed in some children with UHL, but it is unclear if children "catch up" as they grow older" (p. 529).
Keywords: Hearing Loss
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Added to Compendium: March 2012