Hearing Health Care Utilization Following Automated Hearing Screening.
Journal
Journal of the American Academy of Audiology
ISSN: 2157-3107
Titre abrégé: J Am Acad Audiol
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 9114646
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
04 2021
04 2021
Historique:
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Statut:
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Résumé
The study examined follow-up rates for pursuing hearing health care (HHC) 6 to 8 months after participants self-administered one of three hearing screening methods: an automated method for testing of auditory sensitivity (AMTAS), a four-frequency pure-tone screener (FFS), or a digits-in-noise test (DIN), with and without the presentation of a 2-minute educational video about hearing. The study aims to determine if the type of self-administered hearing screening method (with or without an educational video) affects HHC follow-up rates. The study is a randomized controlled trial of three automated hearing screening methods, plus control group, with and without an educational video. The control group completed questionnaires and provided follow-up data but did not undergo a hearing screening test. The study sample includes 1,665 participants (mean age 50.8 years; 935 males) at two VA Medical Centers and at university and community centers in Portland, OR; Bay Pines, FL; Minneapolis, MN; Mauston, WI; and Columbus, OH. HHC follow-up data at 6 to 8 months were obtained by contacting participants by phone or mail. Screening methods and participant characteristics were compared in relation to the probability of participants pursuing HHC during the follow-up period. The 2-minute educational video did not have a significant effect on HHC follow-up rates. When The FFS resulted in a greater HHC follow-up rate compared with the other screening methods. This self-administered test may be more motivational for HHC follow-up because participants who fail the screening are aware of sounds they could not hear which does not occur with adaptive assessments like AMTAS or the DIN test. It is likely that access to and reduced personal cost of audiological services for veterans contributed to higher HHC follow-up rates in this group compared with non-veteran participants.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
The study examined follow-up rates for pursuing hearing health care (HHC) 6 to 8 months after participants self-administered one of three hearing screening methods: an automated method for testing of auditory sensitivity (AMTAS), a four-frequency pure-tone screener (FFS), or a digits-in-noise test (DIN), with and without the presentation of a 2-minute educational video about hearing.
PURPOSE
The study aims to determine if the type of self-administered hearing screening method (with or without an educational video) affects HHC follow-up rates.
RESEARCH DESIGN
The study is a randomized controlled trial of three automated hearing screening methods, plus control group, with and without an educational video. The control group completed questionnaires and provided follow-up data but did not undergo a hearing screening test.
STUDY SAMPLE
The study sample includes 1,665 participants (mean age 50.8 years; 935 males) at two VA Medical Centers and at university and community centers in Portland, OR; Bay Pines, FL; Minneapolis, MN; Mauston, WI; and Columbus, OH.
DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
HHC follow-up data at 6 to 8 months were obtained by contacting participants by phone or mail. Screening methods and participant characteristics were compared in relation to the probability of participants pursuing HHC during the follow-up period.
RESULTS
The 2-minute educational video did not have a significant effect on HHC follow-up rates. When
CONCLUSION
The FFS resulted in a greater HHC follow-up rate compared with the other screening methods. This self-administered test may be more motivational for HHC follow-up because participants who fail the screening are aware of sounds they could not hear which does not occur with adaptive assessments like AMTAS or the DIN test. It is likely that access to and reduced personal cost of audiological services for veterans contributed to higher HHC follow-up rates in this group compared with non-veteran participants.
Identifiants
pubmed: 34062603
doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1723041
pmc: PMC8355007
mid: NIHMS1643286
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Randomized Controlled Trial
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
235-245Subventions
Organisme : NIDCD NIH HHS
ID : R33 DC011769
Pays : United States
Informations de copyright
American Academy of Audiology. This article is published by Thieme.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
None declared.
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