JAAA CEU Program

The questions on this page refer to Munoz et al, “Applied Research in Clinical Audiology with Spanish Speakers in the United States: A Scoping Review,” pages 77–83.

Learner Outcomes

Readers of this article should be able to:

• Understand the scope and key fi ndings of clinical audiological research with Spanish-speaking individuals who are d/Deaf or hard-of-hearing, and their families, in the United States.

• Identify gaps in the current research and future directions to improve culturally and linguistically responsive hearing-health care for Spanish-speaking populations.

CEU Questions

1. What was the trend in publication for the included articles over time?

   • The majority of the articles were published before 1997.

   • More than half of the articles were published since 2017.

   • All but two of the included articles were published before 2007.

2. Which methodological approach was used in studying the hearing-loss experiences of older Mexican Americans and what was a key fi nding from this approach?

   • Methodological approach: Cross-sectional surveys; Key fi nding: Negative experiences with technology are a deterrent to purchasing hearing aids

   • Methodological approach: Community-based participatory approach; Key fi nding: Participants reported psychosocial concerns and minimal use of communication strategies

   • Methodological approach: Randomized controlled trials; Key fi nding: Signifi cant improvement in hearing aid eff ectiveness

3. In the study analyzing hearing aid use among adults with hearing loss, which factor was found to increase the likelihood of self-perceived hearing handicap?

   • Age of the individual

   • Gender and city of residence

   • Higher household income

4. What was a common theme identifi ed in the studies regarding barriers to hearing aid use among Spanishspeaking individuals?

   • Lack of interest

   • Insuffi cient research on hearing aids

   • High cost of hearing aids

5. Which specifi c challenge was highlighted in the study of hearing aid management for young children?

   • Limited availability of free or donated hearing aids for children

   • Lack of time with one-on-one training with audiologist in the clinic

   • Lack of information provided by audiologist on basic hearing aid maintenance, fi nancial assistance, and resources

6. What was a signifi cant fi nding regarding the use of a single self-report question for hearing screening in older adults?

   • It was found to be a culturally appropriate and reliable method for detecting moderate hearing loss.

   • t showed high variability in sensitivity based on the respondent's age.

   • It was less reliable compared to comprehensive audiometric tests.

7. What did the study on remote video interpreting during pediatric audiology appointments reveal?

   • Audiologists had high levels of satisfaction about the technology aspect of the appointments.

   • Parents showed the most positive response, while audiologists and interpreters had mixed feelings due to technical issues.

   • Interpreters preferred in-person interpreting over remote methods.

8. What common barrier in accessing hearing-health-care information for Spanish-speaking individuals was identifi ed by Steinberg et al., Muñoz and Barker, and Gaeta et al.?

   • Lack of cultural awareness among audiologists

   • Lack of internet access

   • Inadequate information and resources available in Spanish

9. What do Kuo and colleagues recommend for enhancing health-care access and addressing disparities?

   • Increase the number of health-care providers in underserved areas.

   • Focus on fi nancial coverage and off ering specifi c services for those without insurance or at or near the poverty line.

   • Partner with patients, parents, and families to better understand their specifi c needs and develop tailored solutions.

10. What did the scoping review suggest about the incorporation of culturally and linguistically responsive care?

    • It needs to be integrated throughout the entire service delivery process

    • It should be limited to translation of documents

    • It should focus on hiring bilingual staff

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28. Oktober 2024