Affiliation:
1. Associate Director National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management Utah State University Logan, UT
2. National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management Utah State University Logan, UT
Abstract
Undetected hearing loss in school-aged children can impact academic and social functioning and have a life-long impact on the student. The prevalence of hearing loss increases as children reach school age, which highlights the importance of regular, evidence-based hearing screening. This article identifies the barriers to screening that school nurses may face, reviews the two evidence-based methods for childhood hearing screening, and reinforces the need for school nurses to conduct and advocate for regular hearing screening for all students.
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