What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate a community-based screening program for detecting hearing loss in adult survivors of childhood cancer.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Evaluation of a New, Community‐Based Screening Program to Detect Hearing Loss in Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors in Switzerland: Findings From the HEAR Study

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To evaluate a community-based screening program for detecting hearing loss in adult survivors of childhood cancer.
Developed a community-based screening program for hearing loss.
Targeted adult survivors of childhood cancer.
Assessed the program's effectiveness in improving detection rates.
Found increased detection of hearing loss among participants.
Indicated that community-based approaches can enhance follow-up care options.

Resumen

This simple, accessible community-based screening option could complement existing follow-up care, particularly for CCS who are no longer engaged in structured follow-up care.

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Jörger et al. (Mon,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d8948f6c1944d70ce0576e — DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/1545-5017.70287

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Authors

Philippa Jörger

University of Bern

Carina Nigg

University of Bern

Christina Schindera

Cardio-Oncology

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Pediatric Blood & Cancer

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University of Bern

University of Geneva

University Hospital of Bern

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