SynthesisInternational journal of audiology2014
Interventions to prevent occupational noise-induced hearing loss: a Cochrane systematic review.
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- Interventions to prevent occupational noise-induced hearing loss.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2017Pooled it
- Efficacy of technology-based interventions to increase the use of hearing protections among adolescent farmworkers.International journal of audiology · 2018Trial
- Noise exposure burden and hearing protection compliance among Saudi military personnel: A cross-sectional study.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir Kommunikasieafwykings · 2026Article
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- Association between hearing protection device use and noise-induced hearing loss among manufacturing workers in China: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- The rate of occupational noise-induced hearing loss among male workers in Israel and implication on hearing surveillance frequency.International archives of occupational and environmental health · 2023Article
- The α9α10 nicotinic acetylcholine receptor: a compelling drug target for hearing loss?Expert opinion on therapeutic targets · 2022Review
- Evaluation of the HearWell Pilot Program: A ParticipatoryInternational journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Occupational Noise Exposure and Incidence of High Fasting Blood Glucose: A 3-Year, Multicenter, Retrospective Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Are dental hygienists at risk for noise-induced hearing loss? A literature review.Canadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD · 2021Review
- Case Study in a Working Environment Highlighting the Divergence between Noise Intensity and Workers' Perception towards Noise.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
- Risk assessment of recordable occupational hearing loss in the mining industry.International journal of audiology · 2019Article
- A hypothesis study on bionic active noise reduction of auditory organs.Military Medical Research · 2018Article
- Inner Ear Hair Cell Protection in Mammals against the Noise-Induced Cochlear Damage.Neural plasticity · 2018Review
- Assessing Hearing Conservation Program Effectiveness: Results of a Multisite Assessment.Journal of occupational and environmental medicine · 2018Article
- Vision and Hearing Health Inequities in the Roma population: A National Cross-Sectional Study in Spain.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2017Article
- Current insights in noise-induced hearing loss: a literature review of the underlying mechanism, pathophysiology, asymmetry, and management options.Journal of otolaryngology - head & neck surgery = Le Journal d'oto-rhino-laryngologie et de chirurgie cervico-faciale · 2017Review
- Vital Signs: Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Among Adults - United States 2011-2012.MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report · 2017Article
- Noise-Induced hearing loss among professional musicians.Journal of occupational health · 2017Article
- A comparison of an audiometric screening survey with an in-depth research questionnaire for hearing loss and hearing loss risk factors.International journal of audiology · 2016Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo assess the effectiveness of interventions for preventing occupational noise exposure or hearing loss compared to no intervention or alternative interventions.
designWe searched biomedical databases up to 25 January 2012 for randomized controlled trials (RCT), controlled before-after studies and interrupted time-series of hearing loss prevention among workers exposed to noise. STUDY SAMPLE: We included 19 studies with 82 794 participants evaluating effects of hearing loss prevention programs (HLPP). The overall quality of studies was low to very low, as rated using the GRADE approach.
resultsOne study of stricter legislation showed a favorable effect on noise levels. Three studies, of which two RCTs, did not find an effect of a HLPP. Four studies showed that better use of hearing protection devices in HLPPs decreased the risk of hearing loss. In four other studies, workers in a HLPP still had a 0.5 dB greater hearing loss at 4 kHz (95% CI - 0.5 to 1.7) than non-exposed workers. In two similar studies there was a substantial risk of hearing loss in spite of a HLPP.
conclusionsStricter enforcement of legislation and better implementation of HLPPs can reduce noise levels in workplaces. Better evaluations of technical interventions and long-term effects are needed.
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