Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Virus (COVID-19) Preventative Measures on Communication: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Face coverings and distancing as preventative measures against the spread of the Coronavirus disease 2019 may impact communication in several ways that may disproportionately affect people with hearing loss. A scoping review was conducted to examine existing literature on the impact of preventative measures on communication and to characterize the clinical implications.

Method

A systematic search of three electronic databases (Scopus, PubMed, CINAHL) was conducted yielding 2,158 articles. After removing duplicates and screening to determine inclusion eligibility, key data were extracted from the 50 included articles. Findings are reported following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) Extension for Scoping Reviews, incl

SUBMITTER: Oosthuizen I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8995421 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature