EBP Compendium: Summary of Systematic Review
The Need for Standardization of Methods for Worldwide Infant Hearing Screening: A Systematic Review
Olusanya, B. O., Somefun, A. O., et al.
(2008).
Laryngoscope, 118, 1830-1836.
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 systematic review of infant hearing screening programs worldwide, including procedures for early detection and definitions of minimal hearing loss.
Question(s) Addressed:
Question not specifically stated.
Population: Infants
Intervention/Assessment: Infant hearing screening
Number of Studies Included: 27
Years Included: Not stated
Findings:
Conclusions:
There are significant variations among infant hearing screening programs worldwide and there is no uniform case definition. Improved hearing loss classification would improve uniformity.
Keywords: Deafness, Hearing Loss, Early Hearing Detection and Intervention
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Note:
No clear clinical question, search strategy, or appraisal of evidence was provided.
Added to Compendium: March 2012