Outcome of 10 Years of Ear and Hearing Screening in People with Intellectual Disability in Europe: A Multicentre Study

Autor/inn/en	Willems, Melina; van Berlaer, Gerlant; Maes, Leen; Leyssens, Laura; Koehler, Bjoern; Marks, Luc
Titel	Outcome of 10 Years of Ear and Hearing Screening in People with Intellectual Disability in Europe: A Multicentre Study
Quelle	In: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 35 (2022) 1, S.123-133 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Willems, Melina) ORCID (Leyssens, Laura)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1360-2322
DOI	10.1111/jar.12923
Schlagwörter	Outcomes of Treatment; Screening Tests; Hearing Impairments; Hearing (Physiology); Intellectual Disability; Athletes; Adults; Age Differences; At Risk Persons; Hearing Therapy; Referral; Foreign Countries; Europe + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Screening-Verfahren; Hearing impairment; Hörbehinderung; Gehör; Hören; Intellect; Disability; Disabilities; Verstand; Behinderung; Athlet; Age; Difference; Age difference; Altersunterschied; Risikogruppe; Hörtraining; Ausland; Europa
Abstract	Background: Undetected ear and hearing problems negatively impact the quality of life of people with intellectual disability. Methods: This multicentre retrospective study describes the outcome of 10 years of ear and hearing screening in athletes with intellectual disability in seven European countries. The screening was conducted by a trained team using a strictly standardised protocol. Results: Of 15,363 screened athletes with intellectual disability, more than half (58.7%) needed referral for ear and/or hearing problems, ranging from 51.7% (<20 years old) to 81.4% ([greater than or equal to] 60 years old). The most commonly detected conditions were excessive/impacted earwax (40.3%), middle ear problems (30.1%) and hearing loss (27.0%), with significant differences between age groups and countries. Discussion: This study demonstrates an increased risk of ear and hearing problems in people with intellectual disability as compared to the general population. Considering the unawareness and impact of these problems, it is highly recommended to organise systematic screening. Follow-up for diagnostic elaboration, therapeutic management and long-term guidance should be provided. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01