How Can Public Health Approaches and Perspectives Advance Hearing Health Care?

Ear Hear. 2016 Jul-Aug;37(4):376-80. doi: 10.1097/AUD.0000000000000321.

Abstract

This commentary explores the role of public health programs and themes on hearing health care. Ongoing engagement within the hearing professional community is needed to determine how to change the landscape and identify important features in the evolution of population hearing health care. Why and how to leverage existing public health programs and develop new programs to improve hearing health in older individuals is an important topic. Hearing professionals are encouraged to reflect on these themes and recommendations and join the discussion about the future of hearing science on a population level.

MeSH terms

  • Audiology*
  • Delivery of Health Care*
  • Health Policy*
  • Hearing Loss / prevention & control*
  • Hearing Loss / rehabilitation
  • Humans
  • Population Dynamics
  • Public Health*
  • United States