A search strategy was developed to identify tools used to evaluate standard and teleaudiology hearing aid rehabilitation services for adults. A seven-domain hearing-health-care service model for validation was defined and used to analyse the applicability and suitability of patient- and service-centred tools. This model and the applicability and suitability criteria were based on the literature, the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) framework, and gold standard professional practice guidelines, which together formed the validation framework used in this study. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• March 2021

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (intervention). The objectives were to assess the efficacy and safety of whole‐cell pertussis (wP) vaccinations in comparison to acellular pertussis (aP) vaccinations in early infancy for the prevention of atopic diseases in children. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2020
• July 2020

This Cochrane review shows that both hearing aids and sound generators may be beneficial for reducing tinnitus severity in some patients ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2020
• March 2020

We are uncertain about the effectiveness of topical antibiotics in improving resolution of ear discharge in patients with chronic suppurative otitis media ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2020
• January 2020

This study aimed to explore the role of schools and classroom teachers in supporting the mental health and well-being of deaf and hard of hearing children ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2019
• July 2019

The evidence supports the widespread provision of hearing aids as the first-line clinical management for those seeking help for hearing difficulties ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• July 2018

To assess the effectiveness of antibiotics versus antiseptics for people with chronic suppurative otitis media. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• June 2018

Vaccination trials in high endemicity areas are needed to provide evidence and guidance on idea strategies to protect children in these areas against infections ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• December 2017

Clinicians caring for children and young people with hearing problems should be alert for heightened risk of specific mental health problems based on age and the nature of hearing problems. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• May 2017

Identified dominant PCR-ribotypes common to geographically disparate Australian paediatric populations ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2016
• August 2016