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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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  • Alun Evans

  • March 3, 2026

  • 3 min

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    A structured hearing loss education program significantly increased hearing screening among visiting nurses caring for older adults.

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    The intervention included a 30-minute lecture and a hands-on session covering various aspects of hearing care.

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    Nurses in the intervention group were over eight times more likely to implement hearing screening compared to controls.

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    The program also improved nurses' knowledge and confidence in performing hearing care tasks.

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    Integrating structured hearing care training into visiting nurse education may enhance geriatric care delivery.

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Empowering Visiting Nurses in Audiology

  • by Alun Evans

  • March 3, 2026

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