Journal of Clinical Pediatrics ›› 2025, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (12): 883-889.doi: 10.12372/jcp.2025.25e0844

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Childhood hearing loss: construction of the screening, diagnosis, and intervention system in China

WANG Shuo, LI Yue, HUANG Lihui()   

  1. Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Key Laboratory of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Ministry of Education (Capital Medical University), Beijing 100005, China
  • Received:2025-07-16 Accepted:2025-08-27 Published:2025-12-15 Online:2025-11-28

Abstract:

Delayed screening, diagnosis, and intervention for hearing impairment can significantly hinder the development of speech-language, cognitive, and communication abilities in children. Over the past two decades, China has made substantial progress in establishing a comprehensive system for pediatric hearing screening, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation (referred to as the “screen-diagnose-treat-rehabilitate” system). This review focuses on national policies, key technologies, and service models across the entire continuum of care for childhood hearing impairment—from early screening and diagnosis to intervention and rehabilitation, as well as emerging roles of artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and genetic screening in improving screening efficiency and enhancing service accessibility. The paper further proposes a future-oriented pediatric hearing healthcare system characterized by interdepartmental coordination, intelligent and precise service delivery, scalability, and full-process management.

Key words: hearing impairment, hearing screening, diagnosis, treatment, child

CLC Number: 

  • R72