Abstract
This study explores the knowledge and perceptions of the newborn hearing screening (NBHS) program from the perspective of nurses and nursing support staff. Registered nurses and nursing support staff (n = 84) completed a digitally administered survey that queried their understanding of JCIH guidelines, perceptions around NBHS administration, and parental anxiety. The results demonstrated that while most respondents felt comfortable and confident about NBHS administration, there was a significant difference in their understanding of appropriate screening milestones compared to JCIH recommendations. Participants further demonstrated an interest in additional learning opportunities related to the NBHS.
Recommended Citation
Roman, A. M. & O'Connor Kensey, M. (2022). Nurses’ Perceptions of the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program. Journal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention, 7(3), 35-46. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26077/38b8-efc2
Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/jehdi/vol7/iss3/5
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