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J Am Acad Audiol 2023; 34(03/04): 077-083
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1768058
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Applied Research in Clinical Audiology with Spanish Speakers in the United States: A Scoping Review

Karen Muñoz
1   Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education Department, Utah State University, Logan, Utah
,
Diana Ortiz
1   Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education Department, Utah State University, Logan, Utah
,
Guadalupe G. San Miguel
2   Psychology Department, Utah State University, Logan, Utah
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Abstract

Background The Hispanic population is growing, and Spanish is the second most spoken language in the United States. When individuals experience a hearing problem, culturally and linguistically responsive services represent an important part of person-centered care, contributing to wellbeing and intervention outcomes.

Purpose The purpose was to identify research in clinical audiology conducted with Spanish speakers to illuminate gaps and inform future research.

Research Design A scoping literature review.

Data Collection and Analysis A database search was completed in January 2022. Included research was conducted in clinical audiology, had Spanish-speaking deaf or hard-of-hearing (DHH) adults/parents of a DHH child in the United States, Spanish language data collection, and published in English in a peer-reviewed journal. Studies were categorized by the area of audiology and a narrative description provided.

Results The search identified 655 articles. Following screening, 11 studies met the inclusion criteria and 1 article was identified from the reference lists of included articles for a total 12 articles. The articles were published between 1997 and 2021. Most studies were conducted with adults and a few were with parents of DHH children. Research was conducted in four areas: hearing loss experiences, hearing aid experiences, hearing screening, and communication.

Conclusions There is limited research with Spanish-speaking DHH individuals and parents of DHH children. There is an urgent need for future research to inform culturally and linguistically responsive clinical practice, and to provide evidence-based interventions for effective hearing health care management.

Keywords

Hispanic or Latino - hearing loss - hearing disorders - deafness - audiology


Publication History

Received: 22 October 2022

Accepted: 26 February 2023

Article published online:
18 September 2024

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