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ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2023

Healthcare Professionals and Noise-Generating Tools: Challenging Assumptions about Hearing Loss Risk.

Giuseppe Alberti, Daniele Portelli, Cosimo Galletti

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Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

11 citing papers in PubMed, 20 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Giuseppe AlbertiDepartment of Adult and Development Age Human Pathology "Gaetano Barresi", Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.
Daniele PortelliDepartment of Adult and Development Age Human Pathology "Gaetano Barresi", Unit of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2134-8535
Cosimo GallettiDepartment of Integrated Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Sant Cugat del Vallès, 08017 Barcelona, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-9938-4187
University of Messina · ITUniversitat Internacional de Catalunya · ES

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hearing loss is a significant global health concern, affecting billions of people and leading to various physical, mental, and social consequences. This paper focuses on the risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) among specific healthcare professionals, especially ear surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, dentists, and dental hygienists, who frequently use noisy instruments in their professions. While studies on these professionals' noise exposure levels are limited, certain conditions and factors could pose a risk to their hearing. Measures such as engineering and administrative controls, regular audiometric testing, and the use of hearing protection devices are crucial in preventing NIHL. Early detection and intervention are also vital to mitigate further damage. This paper proposes the results of a modified screening protocol, including questionnaires, audiometry, and additional diagnostic tests to identify and address potential hearing disorders. Specific healthcare professionals should remain aware of the risks, prioritize hearing protection, and undergo regular monitoring to safeguard their long-term auditory well-being.

Indexed as

DeafnessHearing Loss, Noise-InducedNoise, OccupationalOccupational DiseasesAudiometryDelivery of Health CareHearingHumansdental hygienistsdentistsear surgeonshidden hearing lossMatrix sentence testnoise-induced hearing lossorthopaedic surgeons

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PMID37569060
PMCPMC10418966
OpenAlexW4385577984

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