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Managing hearing loss in primary care

30 November 2015

Learning Disability Practice

Art & Science

Aim To improve access to, and aftercare from, audiology services for people with learning disabilities. Method Semi-structured interviews were completed and...

Audiology services: access, assessment and aftercare

26 February 2014

Learning Disability Practice

Art & Science

The prevalence of hearing loss among people with learning disabilities is considerably higher than in the general population, yet few clients access audiology...

Caring for older adults with hearing loss

01 November 2011

Nursing Older People

General

This article discusses hearing impairment and the frequency with which it occurs in older adults. Anatomy and physiology of the ear are examined. Categories of...

Hearing loss: a health problem for all ages

01 May 2012

Primary Health Care

A&S Science

Research and technology have improved the diagnosis, management and prevention of hearing loss. However, it remains underdiagnosed or not managed appropriately....

How to address the communication needs of older patients with hearing loss

30 June 2014

Nursing Older People

Art & Science

Hearing loss is a common problem in older people and may have a negative effect on their care while in hospital, as well as resulting in significant cost to the NHS....

Mind over matter

17 February 2009

Nursing Standard

Feature

The after-effects of meningitis can be long-term and profound. But the Meningitis Trust is there to help.

A sound education

26 October 2010

Nursing Standard

News

Neuro-otology nurse Dillys Wright spent three months working in France to improve the care she offered patients.

Tinnitus: considerations for nursing practice

09 November 2016

Nursing Standard

CPD

Tinnitus is a common condition characterised by a subjective, and less commonly objective, noise sensation that is often described as ringing heard in one or both...