A survey of strategies for the early diagnosis of hearing loss in infants: a scoping review.
Overview
- Programa Associado de Pós-graduação em Fonoaudiologia, Universidade Federal da Paraíba – UFPB - João Pessoa (PB), Brasil
- Departamento de Fonoaudiologia, Universidade Federal da Paraíba – UFPB - João Pessoa (PB), Brasil
- Programa Associado de Pós-graduação em Fonoaudiologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte Natal – UFRN - Natal (RN), Brasil
- Departamento de Morfologia, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte Natal – UFRN - Natal (RN), Brasil
Abstract
Purpose: To map the strategies used for the early diagnosis of hearing loss in infants.
Research strategies: A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed/
Selection criteria: Primary studies addressing strategies for the early diagnosis of hearing loss in children up to two years of age were included. Secondary studies, case reports, guidelines, duplicate publications, and studies without full-text availability were excluded. Study selection was performed independently by reviewers, with disagreements resolved by consensus.
Data analysis: Extracted data included study design, population, diagnostic instruments, strategies, and care setting. A descriptive and narrative synthesis was conducted, grouping evidence according to diagnostic approaches.
Results: Of the 16,946 records identified, 58 studies published between 1991 and 2025 met the eligibility criteria. Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS) predominated, particularly protocols combining otoacoustic emissions and automated auditory brainstem response. Complementary strategies included two-stage screening, early retesting, community-based programs, genetic screening, and additional electrophysiological assessments. Variability in protocol implementation and persistent structural inequalities were observed.
Conclusion: UNHS remains the cornerstone of early diagnosis of hearing loss in infants, with effectiveness dependent on well-organized care pathways and integration between screening, diagnosis, and follow-up.
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- Authors: added Antônio Pereira de Carvalho Filho (0009-0008-3328-5598); Rodrigo Oliveira da Fonseca (0000-0001-7397-3450); Maiara Cristine Oliveira de Almeida (0009-0004-3097-3513); removed Antônio Pereira de Carvalho Filho; Rodrigo Oliveira da Fonseca; Maiara Cristine Oliveira de Almeida
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Lopes, A. D. S., de Carvalho, A. P., Silva, S. d. A., da Fonseca, R. O., de Almeida, M. C. O., Lucena, M. H. M. d. S. L., Taveira, K. V. M., & Cavalcanti, H. G. (2026). A survey of strategies for the early diagnosis of hearing loss in infants: a scoping review. CoDAS, 38(5), e20250375. https://
BibTeX
@article{lopes2026survey
author = {Lopes, Allan Dayner Silva and de Carvalho, Antônio Pereira and Silva, Sanmara de Andrade and da Fonseca, Rodrigo Oliveira and de Almeida, Maiara Cristine Oliveira and Lucena, Maria Helena Medeiros de Sá Lima and Taveira, Karinna Veríssimo Meira and Cavalcanti, Hannalice Gottschalck},
title = {{A survey of strategies for the early diagnosis of hearing loss in infants: a scoping review}},
journal = {CoDAS},
year = {2026},
month = jul,
volume = {38},
number = {5},
pages = {e20250375},
publisher = {Sociedade Brasileira de Fonoaudiologia},
issn = {2317-1782},
doi = {10.1590/
url = {https://
pmid = {42561304},
pmcid = {PMC13440685}
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AU - da Fonseca, Rodrigo Oliveira
AU - de Almeida, Maiara Cristine Oliveira
AU - Lucena, Maria Helena Medeiros de Sá Lima
AU - Taveira, Karinna Veríssimo Meira
AU - Cavalcanti, Hannalice Gottschalck
TI - A survey of strategies for the early diagnosis of hearing loss in infants: a scoping review
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PY - 2026
DA - 2026/
VL - 38
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PB - Sociedade Brasileira de Fonoaudiologia
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LA - en
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