Preventing the psychosocial risks of hearing loss

Title
Preventing the psychosocial risks of hearing loss
Publication Date
2009
Author(s)
Noble, William G
Type of document
Journal Article
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)
Place of publication
Australia
UNE publication id
une:3543
Abstract
There is considerable evidence that people whose hearing is declining are reluctant to acknowledge it because of the stigma associated with this particular type of impairment. Males are more likely to exhibit such reluctance. There is also evidence that acquired hearing loss is associated with increased emotional distress and related mental health problems. General practitioners can play a key role by responding sensitively to signs of reduced hearing ability in their patients, and recommending the use of human and technical resources that address obstacles to communication such as the National Relay Service. This service relies on telecommunication systems that maintain connections between people with hearing loss and the surrounding world.
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Citation
Australian Family Physician, 38(8), p. 591-593
ISSN
0300-8495
Start page
591
End page
593

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