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Arquivos Internacionais de Otorrinolaringologia 2010; 14(03): 355-363
DOI: 10.1590/S1809-48722010000300014
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Newborn Hearing Screening: Experiences of Different Countries

Triagem Auditiva Neonatal: Experiências de Diferentes Países
Fernanda Soares Aurélio
*   MSc in Human Communication Disorders, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria - UFSM. Speech.
,
Tania Maria Tochetto
**   PhD in Human Communication Disorders at the Federal University of São Paulo - UNIFESP. Associate Professor, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria Course in Speech Pathology and Graduate Program in Human Communication Disorders.
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03 March 2009

19 April 2009

Publication Date:
12 February 2014 (online)

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Summary

Introduction: The Newborn Hearing Screening (NHS) has been implemented in several countries.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify and report the experiences of different countries with the NHS.

Method: We searched the MEDLINE, BIREME, SciELO, LILACS, PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, CAPES journals, and the websites of the Support Group Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (GATANU), Joint Committee on Infant Hearing, International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and research in scientific events and textbooks as needed. The keywords used were: newborn hearing screening, universal newborn hearing screening, newborn hearing screening, and universal newborn hearing screening.

Data Synthesis: We found that TAN programs are being conducted in approximately 55 countries effectively and successfully. The predominant procedure is the assessment of evoked otoacoustic emissions (SOAE).

Conclusion: There are increasing efforts to improve the quality of programs, universal TAN and development of relevant legislation.

Resumo

Introdução: A Triagem Auditiva Neonatal (TAN) tem sido implementada em diversos países.

Objetivo: O propósito deste estudo foi conhecer e relatar as experiências de diferentes países com a TAN.

Método: Realizou-se busca nas bases de dados MEDLINE, BIREME, SCIELO, LILACS, PUBMED, GOOGLE SCHOLAR, Science Direct, periódicos CAPES e nos sites do Grupo de Apoio a Triagem Auditiva Neonatal Universal (GATANU), Joint Committee on Infant Hearing, International Association of Logopedics and Phoniatrics e American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), além da pesquisa em anais de eventos científicos e livros texto, quando necessário. Os descritores usados foram: triagem auditiva neonatal, triagem auditiva neonatal universal, newborn hearing screening e universal newborn hearing screening.

Síntese dos dados: Constatou-se que os programas de TAN vêm sendo realizados em aproximadamente 55 países com eficácia e sucesso. O procedimento predominante é a avaliação de Emissões Otoacústicas Evocadas (EOAEs).

Conclusão: São crescentes os esforços pela melhoria da qualidade dos programas, universalização da TAN e elaboração de legislação pertinente.

Keywords

newborn screening - newborn - hearing loss

Palavras-chave

triagem neonatal - recém-nascido - perda auditiva
 

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