ArticlePloS one2025
Enhancing communication in healthcare: Supports for interactions between adults with hearing loss and healthcare providers.
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- Oral Health in Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals: Addressing Widespread Global Health Barriers Through Emerging Digital Technologies-A Comprehensive Review.Dentistry journal · 2026Review
- Communication Experiences of Patients With Hearing Loss During Hemodialysis Treatment and the Potential Role of Communication Tools: A Qualitative Study.Canadian journal of kidney health and disease · 2026Article
- Determinants of patients' satisfaction with health-care services: the role of patient demographics and individual factors.African health sciences · 2025Article
- Hospital care does not meet the communication needs of patients with hearing loss: A qualitative study of patient experiences.PloS one · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundCommunication between a healthcare provider and an adult with hearing loss can be challenging and potentially contribute to health outcomes. To overcome this challenge, researchers have called for urgent multidisciplinary action on communication support in hearing healthcare.
objectiveThis scoping review examines the existing literature on communication support that can be provided to adults with hearing loss during their interactions with healthcare professionals.
methodsAn online search was conducted using EMBASE, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and PsycINFO. All studies were imported into the Covidence platform for screening. The studies included in this analysis were published in English between 2013 and 2024.
resultsTwelve articles were included in this review, and seven themes were identified: supportive nonverbal strategies, supportive verbal strategies, human support, environmental and physical adaptations, technological support, education and training, and psychological support and counseling.
conclusionsWhen communicating with a healthcare provider, adults with hearing loss can be assisted through supportive communication strategies.
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