U.S., Aug. 25 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07782177) titled 'Optimizing Elderly Hearing Loss Care in Hong Kong A Cost-Effectiveness and Satisfactory Analysis of a Pilot Collaborative Model Between Otorhinolaryngologists and Family Medicine Specialists' on Aug. 12.
Brief Summary: This study will evaluate a new collaborative elderly hearing-loss service in Hong Kong. The service is based in Family Medicine (FM) and supported by Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist nurses and audiology services. It aims to provide earlier hearing assessment, counselling, hearing-aid referral or fitting where appropriate, and referral to ENT specialists when more complex ear problems are suspected.
The study wi...