Systems that support hearing families with deaf children: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over 90% of deaf children are born to hearing parents who have limited knowledge about deafness and require comprehensive support and information to support and communicate with their deaf child. However, little is known about the systems that support hearing families with deaf children. We performed a scoping review to provide an overview of current literature on the topic.

Methods

The protocol of the scoping review was prepared using the PRISMA statement guidelines for scoping reviews. Relevant search terms were used to identify eligible studies following discussion with the study's steering group. Databases searched were CINAHL, Medline, ProQuest Central and ASSIA, as well as grey literature from relevant journals and online sources. Included were studies publi

SUBMITTER: Terry J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10686551 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature