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ArticleThe Australian journal of rural health2026

Stakeholder Perspectives on Ear and Hearing Health Service Provision for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children.

Jacqueline H Stephens, Brianna F Poirier, Amanda Machell, Patricia L Macfarlane, Nicola J Spurrier, Leanne Quirino

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Jacqueline H StephensFlinders Health and Medical Research Institute, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-7278-1374
Brianna F PoirierFlinders Health and Medical Research Institute, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-5982-8983
Amanda MachellFlinders Health and Medical Research Institute, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-9058-3435
Patricia L MacfarlaneDepartment of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, Australia.
Nicola J SpurrierFlinders Health and Medical Research Institute, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.
Leanne QuirinoAboriginal Health Council of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia.

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Channel 7 Children's Research FoundationFlinders Foundation
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Abstract

objectiveEar disease and hearing loss are largely preventable; however, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children experience some of the highest rates globally. National and state guidelines recommend involving Aboriginal Health Workers/Practitioners (AHWP) in ear and hearing screening, but no investigation has been conducted into stakeholder perspectives on their role. SETTING, PARTICIPANTS AND

designKey stakeholders involved in ear and hearing screening participated in semi-structured interviews via teleconference to explore their views on current screening processes, AHWP engagement and strategies for improvement.

resultsThirteen stakeholders participated. Five themes were identified: (i) a fragmented, short-sighted and inconsistent system; (ii) confusion around scope of practice; (iii) workforce capacity; (iv) community awareness and knowledge and (v) service provision and utilisation. Strategies for improvement included strengthening workforce capacity, implementing a family friendly approach (e.g., no age limits), dedicated ear health champions to facilitate timely and appropriate follow-up and the potential role for technology in the ear health pathway. Stakeholders also advocated for the need for community education to raise awareness of the impacts of poor ear and hearing health.

conclusionsThis study describes the current state of ear and hearing health services for Aboriginal children and provides insights into improving ear and hearing screening programmes.

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Ear DiseasesHealth Services, IndigenousHearing LossStakeholder ParticipationAustraliaAustralian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesChildFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healthAudiologyCommunity Health WorkersHealth ServicesOtitis media

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PMCPMC13014056

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