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PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·5w ago

Bridging the policy-practice gap: A call for urgent early intervention and early education South African policy reform for children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing

Early intervention for children with hearing loss is time-sensitive; policy reform in high-burden settings like South Africa could substantially reduce lifelong communication and developmental disadvantage.

PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·5w ago

Clinical characteristics and outcomes of referrals for speech and language delay to the Speech Therapy and Audiology department at a district hospital in Gauteng, South Africa

Understanding referral patterns and outcomes for speech and language delay in under-resourced district hospitals informs workforce planning and service delivery models in low-resource settings.

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PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4mo ago

Newborn and infant hearing screening outcomes at a tertiary paediatric hospital in the Western Cape, South Africa

The findings confirm systemic implementation failures in newborn hearing screening at this site; audiologists and programme managers in similar low-resource settings should audit their own screening uptake and follow-up rates against national EHDI benchmarks.

PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·4mo ago

Exploring the professional quality of life of South African audiologists

No direct change to patient care practice is indicated, but clinic managers and healthcare systems in similar settings should consider workload reduction and support structures to prevent burnout among audiology staff.

PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4mo ago

Status and gaps in newborn hearing screening in South Africa: A cross-sectoral review

No single new clinical action is indicated, but audiologists and programme administrators involved in newborn hearing screening in South Africa (or comparable settings) should use these identified gaps as a checklist for local programme audits.

PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·5mo ago

Decolonising audiology education: Epistemic barriers and opportunities for Black African students

Diversifying the knowledge foundations of audiology education is essential for producing a workforce capable of serving linguistically and culturally diverse populations globally.

PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·5mo ago

Noise exposure burden and hearing protection compliance among Saudi military personnel: A cross-sectional study

Military audiologists and occupational health practitioners should note persistently low hearing protection compliance in this population, reinforcing the need for structured hearing conservation programs; no change to civilian clinical protocols is indicated.

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