Population outcomes and cost-effectiveness of universal newborn hearing vs risk factor screening at age 5 years. [ 2008 - 2010 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Melissa Wake (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Lisa Gold ,  Dr Teresa Ching ,  Dr Zeffie Poulakis ,  Prof Field Rickards
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Brief description Universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS) is being widely implemented because it is thought to greatly improve outcomes for children with congenital deafness. However, it is also very costly. Between 2003-5, all New South Wales babies were offered UNHS, while Victorian babies were offered a risk-factor screening and referral program. This two-year 'natural experiment' paves the way for a unique population effectiveness and cost-effectiveness study of UNHS as the children reach 5 years of age.

Funding Amount $AUD 540,423.37

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

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