The goal of this single-arm quasi-experimental study is to evaluate the feasibility, effectiveness, and management of three different hearing screening methods in adults aged 50 years and older in the Czech Republic. The main questions it aims to answer are: Are the selected hearing screening methods effective in detecting hearing loss in the target population? Can these methods be successfully implemented within the national healthcare system to address gaps in current practices? Participants will: 1. Undergo hearing screening using all three methods, conducted by general practitioners, to assess their performance. 2. Complete follow-up evaluations conducted by ENT specialists to confirm diagnostic results.
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Number of Participants with Hearing Loss Detected by Pure-tone Screening Audiometry
Timeframe: From enrollment by the general practitioner to ENT examination, up to 4 weeks.
Number of Participants with Hearing Loss Detected by Whisper Test
Timeframe: From enrollment by the general practitioner to ENT examination, up to 4 weeks.
Number of Participants with Hearing Loss Detected by the HHIA Questionnaire
Timeframe: From enrollment by the general practitioner to ENT examination, up to 4 weeks.