Assessment of Appalachian Region Pediatric Hearing Healthcare Disparities and Delays

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Reports on a study to analyze the timeliness of diagnostic and rehabilitative services for children with severe hearing loss in rural areas of Appalachia which may postpone or delay cochlear implantation and other intervention services.

Matthew L. Bush, Mariel Osetinsky, Jennifer B. Shinn, et al.

Laryngoscope, 124(7), 1713-1717

07/2014

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Appalachia · Children and youth · Health disparities · Health screening · Hearing impairment · People with disabilities