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10/27/2019  |   8:00 AM - 10:00 AM   |  Ventana Ballroom B

Hospital-Based Newborn Hearing Screening Across the Globe: A Systematic Review & Report on Guatemala’s Program

An average of 3 out of every 1000 children are born with a hearing loss. Both hearing screening and intervention services have a significant positive impact on these children. This study focuses on newborn hearing screening (NHS) services in hospital settings. Though screening protocols vary widely across NHS programs, they can be organized by the type of equipment used and the maximum number of screening stages prior to full audiological evaluation. The type of equipment can be broadly classified into four categories: AABR-only, OAEs-only, Two-tier (OAEs with AABR rescreen), and Two-technology (AABR and OAEs together at the same screen stage). Looking at various sites in multiple countries, does the screening protocol play a significant role in outcomes? This study also includes data from the expanding NHS program in Guatemala and compares to other programs with similar screening protocols in the region.

• To identify factors that affect outcomes in hospital-based NHS programs.
• To assess whether screening protocol plays a role in outcomes.
• To be informed about the development and progress of the newborn hearing screening program in Guatemala.

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Makayla Bradford (POC,Primary Presenter,Author), University of Washington, makaylajbradford@outlook.com;
Makayla Bradford is an audiology extern at the UAB Civitan-Sparks Clinics in Birmingham, Alabama. She has been involved in multiple local organizations including the Special Olympics USA Games, LEND, and the International Rescue Committee. In 2018, Makayla travelled to multiple areas in Guatemala with seven fellow University of Washington audiology graduate students. They performed hearing tests, fit hearing aids, assessed surgical candidates for the ENT/surgical team, and trained local audiology techs. This annual mission contributes to sustainable hearing healthcare services throughout Guatemala. Makayla is interested in becoming involved in more humanitarian initiatives and contributing to local communities after graduation in June 2020.

ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - No relevant financial relationship exists. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

AAA DISCLOSURE: Financial - No relevant financial relationship exists.

Patricia Castellanos (Co-Author), CBM, Pdemunoz@cedaf.com.gt;
Advisor for CBM in Audiology and Education of people who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Dr. Castellanos is the founder and medical director of CEDAF – Hearing centre, in Guatemala City. She is well-known throughout Latin America as a leading expert in audiology, with over 25 years of experience in diagnosing and treating hearing loss in various settings: hospitals, clinics, schools and philanthropic foundations, for patients of all ages from newborn to elderly.

ASHA DISCLOSURE: Financial - No relevant financial relationship exists. Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.

AAA DISCLOSURE: Financial - No relevant financial relationship exists.