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Empowering Visiting Nurses in Audiology

Education program developed in Japan boosts hearing screenings conducted by visiting nurses

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    Study improved hearing screening by visiting nurses for older adults.

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    Cluster randomized controlled trial conducted in Japan with 102 participants.

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    Intervention included a lecture and hands-on training.

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    Simple screening tools enhanced implementation rates.

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    Improvements in nurses' knowledge and confidence in hearing care were observed.

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    Findings suggest integration of hearing care training is beneficial in geriatric settings.

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Empowering Visiting Nurses in Audiology

Education program developed in Japan boosts hearing screenings conducted by visiting nurses

  • by Alun Evans

  • March 3, 2026

  • 3 min

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