Abstract
This investigation sought to determine the knowledge and use of Universal Newborn Hearing Screenings (UNHS) by certified nurse-midwives throughout the United States. A survey which included mostly Likert-type and open ended questions that focused on basic hearing knowledge related to newborns, personal use of UNHS equipment, and general opinions about the importance of newborn hearing screenings. Responses were analyzed based on predominate location of practice (i.e. homes compared to hospitals or birthing centers) and the results found that a limited number of certified nurse-midwives personally completed newborn hearing screenings regardless of work environment. Although many of the participants did not personally complete the screenings, the majority believed them to be important.
Advisor
Goldberg, Don
Second Advisor
Furey, Joan
Department
Communication Studies
Recommended Citation
Miller, Claire E., "The Knowledge and Use of Universal Newborn Hearing Screenings by Certified Nurse-Midwives Throughout the United States" (2014). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 5738.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/5738
Disciplines
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Keywords
nurse-midwife, newborn, hearing screening
Publication Date
2014
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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