How Can Public Health Approaches and Perspectives Advance Hearing Health Care?. Issue 4 (July 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Reavis, Kelly M.; Tremblay, Kelly L.; Saunders, Gabrielle
• Is Part Of: Ear and hearing. Volume 37:Issue 4(2016:Jul./Aug.)
• Publication Date: 2016-07
• Subjects: Hearing -- Hearing loss -- Population health -- Public health; Hearing disorders -- Periodicals; Audiology -- Periodicals; 612.85
• DOI: 10.1097/AUD.0000000000000321
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0196-0202

Abstract

Abstract : This commentary explores the role of public health programs and themes on hearing health care. Ongoing engagement within the hearing professional community is needed to determine how to change the landscape and identify important features in the evolution of population hearing health care. Why and how to leverage existing public health programs and develop new programs to improve hearing health in older individuals is an important topic. Hearing professionals are encouraged to reflect on these themes and recommendations and join the discussion about the future of hearing science on a population level. Abstract : The number of individuals with hearing loss is increasing. In addition to traditional clinical management for hearing loss, a public health approach should also be considered. A public health approach targeting individual, interpersonal, organizational, community and public policy could have widespread impact at reducing incident hearing loss and increasing access to hearing health care and rehabilitation.