Assessment of Appalachian Region Pediatric Hearing Healthcare Disparities and Delays
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Description
Reports on a study to analyze the timeliness of diagnostic and rehabilitative services for children with severe hearing loss in rural areas of Appalachia which may postpone or delay cochlear implantation and other intervention services.
Author(s)
Matthew L. Bush, Mariel Osetinsky, Jennifer B. Shinn, et al.
Citation
Laryngoscope, 124(7), 1713-1717
Date
07/2014
Tagged as
Appalachia
· Children and youth
· Health disparities
· Health screening
· Hearing impairment
· People with disabilities