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Audiological Tests Used in the Evaluation of the Effects of Solvents on the Human Auditory System: A Mixed Methods Review.
Roggia, Simone Mariotti; Zucki, Fernanda; Fuente, Adrian; Lacerda, Adriana Bender Moreira de; Gong, Wei; Carlson, Krystin; Morata, Thais C.
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  • Roggia SM; Department of Audiology and Speech Therapy, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil.
  • Zucki F; Department of Audiology and Speech Therapy, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Brazil.
  • Fuente A; École d'Orthophonie et d'Audiologie, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Montréal, Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal, Montreal, Canada.
  • Lacerda ABM; École d'Orthophonie et d'Audiologie, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Montréal, Centre de Recherche de l'Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal, Montreal, Canada.
  • Gong W; Division of Field Studies and Engineering, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • Carlson K; Division of Science Integration, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • Morata TC; Division of Field Studies and Engineering, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Semin Hear ; 44(4): 437-469, 2023 Nov.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37818148
This study aimed to scope the literature, identify knowledge gaps, appraise results, and synthesize the evidence on the audiological evaluation of workers exposed to solvents. We searched Medline, PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and NIOSHTIC-2 up to March 22, 2021. Using Covidence, two authors independently assessed study eligibility, risk of bias, and extracted data. National Institute of Health Quality Assessment Tools was used in the quality evaluation of included studies; the Downs and Black checklist was used to assess the risk of bias. Of 454 located references, 37 were included. Twenty-five tests were studied: two tests to measure hearing thresholds, one test to measure word recognition in quiet, six electroacoustic procedures, four electrophysiological tests, and twelve behavioral tests to assess auditory processing skills. Two studies used the Amsterdam Inventory for Auditory Disability and Handicap. The quality of individual studies was mostly considered moderate, but the overall quality of evidence was considered low. The discrepancies between studies and differences in the methodologies/outcomes prevent recommending a specific test battery to assess the auditory effects of occupational solvents. Decisions on audiological tests for patients with a history of solvent exposures require the integration of the most current research evidence with clinical expertise and stakeholder perspectives.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Tipo de estudio: Prognostic_studies Idioma: En Revista: Semin Hear Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Brasil Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Tipo de estudio: Prognostic_studies Idioma: En Revista: Semin Hear Año: 2023 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Brasil Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos