Background For people with hearing loss, the General Practitioner (GP) can play an
instrumental role in early detection of hearing loss as well as guiding appropriate and timely …

Purpose The purpose of this review was to examine the research activity relating to the role
of the general practitioner (GP) in managing age-related hearing loss in older adults …

Objective: To assess the extent to which general practitioners in Australia are engaged in
identifying age‐related hearing loss and facilitating its management. Design, setting and …

The public health challenge of hearing impairment is growing, as age is the major
determinant of hearing loss. Almost one in four (22.6%) over 75‐year olds reports moderate …

Background Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is experiencing a continuously rising in
prevalence among the elderly worldwide. General practitioners (GPs) may have a unique …

Objective: To improve audiology screening in general practice, using an intervention
programme aiming to empower older adults and their general practitioners. Methods: We …

Background The burden of hearing loss among older adults could be mitigated with
appropriate care. This study compares implementation of three hearing screening strategies …

Objectives: Approximately 10 to 35% of people with a hearing impairment own a hearing
aid. The present study aims to identify barriers to obtaining a hearing aid and inform future …

Objective The proportions of older adults' transitions through acknowledging their hearing
loss to getting access to treatment are unknown. This was examined using data from a …

Objective: Medical practitioners have the potential to play a significant role in older adults'
help seeking behaviour in relation to hearing rehabilitation. The current study aimed to look …