A situational analysis of ear and hearing care in South Korea using WHO ear and Hearing Care Situation Analysis tool.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The WHO emphasizes lifelong management of hearing diseases such as hearing loss and advocates for prevention. The Ear and Hearing Care Situation Analysis (EHCSA) tool was designed by the WHO for assessment and quality improvement of state-led management of hearing loss prevention and management programs. The purpose of this study was to use the EHCSA to assess the ear and hearing management program in Korea and to establish goals consistent with best practices for improving policies and services related to ear and hearing care.

Methods

The EHCSA was used as a need assessment of the ear and hearing management services in the country. The EHCSA consists of two sections. Section 1 consists of 41 questions to evaluate health policies and support services. Section 2 co

SUBMITTER: Lee J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10569215 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature