Routine Hearing Screening for Older Adults in Primary Care: Insights of Patients and Clinic Personnel.

Mina SilberbergAnisha SinghJanet Prvu BettgerSherri L SmithHoward W FrancisJudy R DubnoKristine A SchulzRowena J DolorAmy R WalkerDebara L Tucci

Published in: The Gerontologist (2024)

Findings favor greater routinization of hearing screening in primary care. Routinization will be enhanced by improved reimbursement for screening and follow-up; specialist engagement with primary care and the public (including leveraging older adults' social networks); and further research on specific integration options.

Keyphrases

primary care
end stage renal disease
healthcare
physical activity
general practice
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
palliative care
peritoneal dialysis
emergency department
hearing loss
social media
patient reported outcomes