Appendix_1_-_search_strategy – Supplemental material for Impact of Hearing Loss on Patient–Provider Communication Among Hospitalized Patients: A Systematic Review

Supplemental material, Appendix_1_-_search_strategy for Impact of Hearing Loss on Patient–Provider Communication Among Hospitalized Patients: A Systematic Review by Aishwarya Shukla, Carrie L. Nieman, Carrie Price, Michael Harper, Frank R. Lin and Nicholas S. Reed in American Journal of Medical Quality</p

sj-pdf-1-jah-10.1177_08982643221095716 – Supplemental Material for Racial and Ethnic Differences in Hearing Aid Use Among Medicare Beneficiaries

Supplemental Material, sj-pdf-1-jah-10.1177_08982643221095716 for Racial and Ethnic Differences in Hearing Aid Use Among Medicare Beneficiaries by ulie S. Yi, Emmanuel E. Garcia Morales, Nicholas S. Reed, Amber Willink and Carrie L. Nieman in Journal of Aging and Health</p

Study selection process.

Hearing loss is an important global public health issue which can be alleviated through treatment with hearing aids. However, most people who would benefit from hearing aids do not receive them, in part due to challenges in accessing hearing aids and related services, which are most salient in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and other resource-limited settings. Innovative approaches for hearing aid service delivery can overcome many of the challenges related to access, including that of limited human resources trained to provide ear and hearing care. The purpose of this systematic scoping review is to synthesize evidence on service delivery approaches for hearing aid provision in LMIC and resource-limited settings. We searched 3 databases (PubMed, Scopus, Ovid MEDLINE) for peer-reviewed articles from 2000 to 2022 that focused on service delivery approaches related to hearing aids in LMIC or resource-limited settings. Fifteen peer-reviewed articles were included, which described hospital-based (3 studies), large-scale donation program (1 studies), community-based (7 studies), and remote (telehealth; 4 studies) service delivery approaches. Key findings are that hearing aid services can be successfully delivered in hospital- and community-based settings, and remotely, and that both qualified hearing care providers and trained non-specialists can provide quality hearing aid services. Service delivery approaches focused on community-based and remote care, and task sharing among qualified hearing care providers and trained non-specialists can likely improve access to hearing aids worldwide, thereby reducing the burden of untreated hearing loss.</div

Details on service provision for studies using telehealth.

Details on service provision for studies using telehealth.</p

Details on service provision for studies conducted in hospital-based settings or large-scale donation programs.

Details on service provision for studies conducted in hospital-based settings or large-scale donation programs.</p

Details for studies conducted in hospital-based settings or large-scale donation programs.

Details for studies conducted in hospital-based settings or large-scale donation programs.</p

Details on service provision for studies conducted in community-based settings.

Details on service provision for studies conducted in community-based settings.</p

Search strategy by database.

Hearing loss is an important global public health issue which can be alleviated through treatment with hearing aids. However, most people who would benefit from hearing aids do not receive them, in part due to challenges in accessing hearing aids and related services, which are most salient in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and other resource-limited settings. Innovative approaches for hearing aid service delivery can overcome many of the challenges related to access, including that of limited human resources trained to provide ear and hearing care. The purpose of this systematic scoping review is to synthesize evidence on service delivery approaches for hearing aid provision in LMIC and resource-limited settings. We searched 3 databases (PubMed, Scopus, Ovid MEDLINE) for peer-reviewed articles from 2000 to 2022 that focused on service delivery approaches related to hearing aids in LMIC or resource-limited settings. Fifteen peer-reviewed articles were included, which described hospital-based (3 studies), large-scale donation program (1 studies), community-based (7 studies), and remote (telehealth; 4 studies) service delivery approaches. Key findings are that hearing aid services can be successfully delivered in hospital- and community-based settings, and remotely, and that both qualified hearing care providers and trained non-specialists can provide quality hearing aid services. Service delivery approaches focused on community-based and remote care, and task sharing among qualified hearing care providers and trained non-specialists can likely improve access to hearing aids worldwide, thereby reducing the burden of untreated hearing loss.</div

Details for studies using telehealth.

Hearing loss is an important global public health issue which can be alleviated through treatment with hearing aids. However, most people who would benefit from hearing aids do not receive them, in part due to challenges in accessing hearing aids and related services, which are most salient in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and other resource-limited settings. Innovative approaches for hearing aid service delivery can overcome many of the challenges related to access, including that of limited human resources trained to provide ear and hearing care. The purpose of this systematic scoping review is to synthesize evidence on service delivery approaches for hearing aid provision in LMIC and resource-limited settings. We searched 3 databases (PubMed, Scopus, Ovid MEDLINE) for peer-reviewed articles from 2000 to 2022 that focused on service delivery approaches related to hearing aids in LMIC or resource-limited settings. Fifteen peer-reviewed articles were included, which described hospital-based (3 studies), large-scale donation program (1 studies), community-based (7 studies), and remote (telehealth; 4 studies) service delivery approaches. Key findings are that hearing aid services can be successfully delivered in hospital- and community-based settings, and remotely, and that both qualified hearing care providers and trained non-specialists can provide quality hearing aid services. Service delivery approaches focused on community-based and remote care, and task sharing among qualified hearing care providers and trained non-specialists can likely improve access to hearing aids worldwide, thereby reducing the burden of untreated hearing loss.</div

Details for studies conducted in community-based settings.

Details for studies conducted in community-based settings.</p