Screening for hearing loss in infants
Malaysian Health Technology Assessment Unit
 
 
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Citation
Malaysian Health Technology Assessment Unit. Screening for hearing loss in infants. Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian Health Technology Assessment Unit (MHTAU) 2004
Authors' objectives

This study aims to ascertain the following - accuracy of the screening test, effectiveness of screening program, effectiveness of early detection, potential adverse effects of screening and early treatment, cost-effectiveness of the Newborn Hearing Screening Program and implications of screening program on the organization.

Authors' conclusions

Screening of infants should be a continuum care till rehabilitation.

It is recommended that hospital based targeted screening program for hearing loss be implemented in hospitals where diagnostic and rehabilitation services are available.

Project page URL
http://www.moh.gov.my/
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MeSH
Costs and Cost Analysis; Hearing Disorders; Hearing Tests; Infant, Newborn; Neonatal Screening
Language Published
English
Country of organisation
Malaysia
Address for correspondence
Health Technology Assessment Unit, Medical Development Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Level 21, PERKIM Building, Jalan Ipoh, 51200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: 603 4045 7781, Fax: 603 4045 77 40
AccessionNumber
32004000819
Date bibliographic record published
09/11/2004
Date abstract record published
09/11/2004
 
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