Pilot implementation outcomes of a community-based tele- practice model for identification and rehabilitation of children with hearing loss within a public-health system of a Rural District in Southern India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The current study is an effort to evaluate pilot outcomes of a comprehensive tele-practice model for identification and rehabilitation of hearing loss among children below six years of age, which can then inform suitable adaptations prior to the implementation. The outcomes of tele-facilitator training, limited-efficacy measures, and caregiver acceptability and satisfaction with tele-practice were analyzed.

Method

Two special educators were trained as tele-facilitators for tele-diagnostic testing. Screening was done using the validated SRESHT screener in the Perambalur district by trained nurses in the Upgraded Primary Healthcare Centers at all four blocks until at least five children with 'refer' results were obtained. For tele-rehabilitation, we enrolled five ch

SUBMITTER: Satheesh K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11922231 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature