This review has identified a range of barriers and enablers of access for deaf people and people with hearing loss when they use public transport. These relate to systems and infrastructure, information and communication, and attitudes and awareness....
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Discussion
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No actionable clinical change; the identified research gaps may be of interest to audiologists and researchers working on hearing loss and social participation.
Synthesising barriers and enablers across a whole review series and flagging research gaps can help direct future work on hearing loss, disability, and social inclusion.
- 01Key barriers include audio-only information, staff attitudes, and poor infrastructure; key enablers include visual systems and trained staff.
- 02The review identifies significant gaps in existing research on transport accessibility for deaf and hearing-loss populations.
- 03Future research should address the lived experiences and outcomes of accessibility interventions for these communities.
- 04Findings have implications for transport policy, disability advocacy, and hearing rehabilitation services.
There are significant research gaps regarding public transport accessibility for deaf and hearing-loss populations that require future investigation.
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