Priorities 16-30 from the Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss PSP - a
| UNCERTAINTY: How frequently should hearing assessments be conducted to assess the progression of mild to moderate hearing loss in adults? (JLA PSP Priority 16-30) | |
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| Overall ranking | Top 16-30 |
| JLA question ID | 0033/16-30a |
| Explanatory note | Not available for this PSP |
| Evidence | To follow |
| Health Research Classification System category | Ear |
| Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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| Original uncertainty examples |
What is the optimal time for a typical "prebyacusis" type patient to undergo routine re-assessment of their hearing i.e. diagnosed with hearing loss (most likely mild) how often/when should individual be offered follow-up hearing re-assessment, if at all? ~ I have to go through my GP to get a hearing test, why can't there be regular appointments for those already diagnosed with hearing loss? ~ How often is it best to re-check hearing and have hearing aids re-assessed? ~ Why when you reach 18 do you only have a hearing aid review every 3 years?. ~ I have used hearing aids for several years now, is it possible to have another hearing test to see if the aids need changing. ~ How often once losing hearing should deterioration be monitored? ~ How often should my hearing be reviewed - my sight is checked annually? ~ How often is it best to re-check hearing and have hearing aids re-assessed? |
| Submitted by | Service users x 6, Clinicians x 1, Others x 1 |
| Outcomes to be measured | Guidance for the frequency of hearing assessment |
| PSP information | |
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| PSP unique ID | 0033 |
| PSP name | Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss |
| Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. | 87 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website) |
| Date of priority setting workshop | 3 September 2015 |