Outcome of newborn hearing screening program at Krabi Hospital
Keywords:
Newborn, Otoacoustic emission, Hearing screeningAbstract
The neonatal hearing screening incorporates various protocols utilizing Otoacoustic Emission (OAE). Early screening for hearing in newborns results in children receiving early language rehabilitation. The current study aims to investigate the outcome of newborn hearing screening using OAE. A prospective descriptive cross-sectional study collected data from newborns at Krabi Hospital between September 1 and September 30, 2023. Newborns were screened with OAE in the wards, and the results were documented in medical records. Newborns who failed ("refer") the first screening test were asked to return for a repeat screening by audiologists to confirm pathological results. The total results were documented in medical records. The research revealed that a total of 96 newborns underwent utilizing OAE. Only 8.3% of newborns who failed ("refer") the first screening test underwent a complete diagnostic hearing assessment before 2 days old, which was 43.7%. After re-screening with OAE, the results showed the % of re-screening with OAE within 30 days was 62.5%. It is imperative to underscore that this research did not ascertain any instances of hearing loss among the newborn cohort. Nevertheless, the discerning practice of universally screening all newborns via OAE remains paramount, given the profound repercussions on the quality of life associated with belatedly detecting hearing impairment.
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