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