Hearing Loss Diagnosis and Management in Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Hearing loss is a common concern in patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and early detection and intervention are crucial to prevent negative impacts on communication, cognition, socialization, safety, and mental health. Despite a lack of the literature specifically focus...

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Main Authors: Alexandria Danyluk, Rafik Jacob
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2023-01-01
Series:Advances in Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/6825476
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description Hearing loss is a common concern in patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and early detection and intervention are crucial to prevent negative impacts on communication, cognition, socialization, safety, and mental health. Despite a lack of the literature specifically focused on hearing loss in adults with IDD, there is a substantial body of research demonstrating the prevalence of hearing loss in this population. This literature review examines the diagnosis and management of hearing loss in adult patients with IDD, with a focus on primary care considerations. Primary care providers must be aware of the unique needs and presentations of patients with IDD to ensure appropriate screening and treatment. This review highlights the importance of early detection and intervention, as well as the need for further research to guide clinical practice in this patient population.
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spelling doaj.art-d10a8c173b7a429988b7135344c756bb2023-05-29T01:44:09ZengHindawi LimitedAdvances in Medicine2314-758X2023-01-01202310.1155/2023/6825476Hearing Loss Diagnosis and Management in Adults with Intellectual and Developmental DisabilitiesAlexandria Danyluk0Rafik Jacob1University of FloridaUniversity of Florida-JacksonvilleHearing loss is a common concern in patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and early detection and intervention are crucial to prevent negative impacts on communication, cognition, socialization, safety, and mental health. Despite a lack of the literature specifically focused on hearing loss in adults with IDD, there is a substantial body of research demonstrating the prevalence of hearing loss in this population. This literature review examines the diagnosis and management of hearing loss in adult patients with IDD, with a focus on primary care considerations. Primary care providers must be aware of the unique needs and presentations of patients with IDD to ensure appropriate screening and treatment. This review highlights the importance of early detection and intervention, as well as the need for further research to guide clinical practice in this patient population.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/6825476
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