Training of Nurses in Ear Examination and Hearing Screening in the School Setting (Phase II): A Cross-Sectional Study

Objectives. To determine the agreement between 1) ear examination findings of otorhinolaryngologist using an otoscope and trained elementary school nurses a penlight, 2) hearing screening nurses, both Philippine National Ear Institute (PNEI) Method 512 Hz Tuning Fork Test (TFT) 3) PNEI TFT audiometry findings.
 Methods. In this continuing study, residing in venue previously penlight TFT, conducted these children who attended medical mission. Otoscopy, were then on by otolaryngologist. The otolaryngologist performed independent blinded assessments.
 Results. Eighteen ninety participated study. Data subjected to Kappa statistics showed good otorhinolaryngologist’s external canal tympanic membrane TFTs, audiometry.
 Conclusion. methods may be effective tools for early detection common conditions Filipino children. These setting not only otorhinolaryngologists but also adequately nurses.