Sociodemographic Factors Affecting Loss to Follow-Up After Newborn Hearing Screening: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Kelly M AthertonNicolas S PouporeClarice S ClemmensPaul J NietertPhayvanh P Pecha

Published in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2023)

Both infant and maternal sociodemographic factors influence follow-up compliance after referred NBHS. Focused efforts should be made by medical providers and policymakers to address these factors to ensure appropriate newborn hearing care and interventions are achieved.

Keyphrases

healthcare
quality improvement
hearing loss
palliative care
physical activity
birth weight
pregnancy outcomes
pain management
chronic pain
weight loss
affordable care act