Midwives' knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to newborn hearing screening.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Hearing loss is the most common congenital condition screened for at birth in the United States, and more than 95% of newborns are currently screened for hearing. Newborn hearing screening is most effective when infants receive timely and effective interventions. Unfortunately, follow-up rates for newborns not passing their initial hearing screenings are as low as 50% in some states. Midwives are well-positioned to encourage families to follow-up with their neonatal providers when newborns are referred for further testing. Newborn hearing screening is a relatively new practice in the United States and, to date, there has been no research regarding the informational needs and practices of certified nurse-midwives or certified midwives related to hearing screening. This

SUBMITTER: Goedert MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3068862 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature