Philippine Clinical Practice Guidelines for Periodic Health Examination: Screening for Hearing Disorders

Authors

  • Ryner Jose D. Carrillo, MD, MSc University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
  • Abigail S. Salcedo, MD University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines , Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
  • Jose Leonard R. Pascual V, MD University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
  • Lina Rose A. Alcances, MD, MOH Energy Development Corporation, Pasig City, Philippines
  • Kathryn Baltazar-Braganza, MD Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines , Philippine Children’s Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines
  • Karl Jeffrey E. Murillo, MD Department of Medicine, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
  • Marie Gene Cruz-Tantoco, MD National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines , St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City, Taguig, Philippines
  • Mark Dale S. Imbag, MD University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
  • Ma. Theresa M. Collante, MD Section of Pediatric Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
  • Charlotte Averill Y. Tan, MD Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
  • Marquis Von Angelo Syquio Go Joson, MD University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
  • Ma. Kriselda P. Alonzo Department of Pediatrics, Cagayan United Doctors Medical Center, Cagayan, Philippines
  • Larissa Christia F. Adique, MClinAud De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute, Cavite, Philippines
  • Abigael C. Andal-Saniano, MD Bataan General Hospital and Medical Center, Bataan, Philippines
  • Jaymilyn V. Catangay-Ombao, MClinAud College of Allied Medical Professions, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines , Newborn Hearing Screening Reference Center, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
  • Maria Teresita S. Cucueco, MD, MOH Occupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment, Quezon City, Philippines
  • Joanne Sebastiana M. De Ramos, MD, DHPEd Veterans Memorial Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines
  • Elmer M. Dela Cruz, EM, MD, MCIAud Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Manila Doctors Hospital, Manila, Philippines
  • Jan Alexeis C. Lacuata, MD Department of ENT – HNS, Manila Med - Medical Center Manila, Manila, Philippines
  • Cindy Canceko-Llego, MD, MSc University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
  • Kimberly Mae C. Ong, MD, MSc Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines , Philippine National Ear Institute, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
  • Hubert D. Ramos University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines
  • Maria Rina T. Reyes-Quintos, MD, MClinAud, PhD Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines , Philippine National Ear Institute, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
  • Rosario R. Ricalde, MD Newborn Hearing Screening Reference Center, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
  • Talitha Karisse L. Y Yarza, MClinAud Philippine National Ear Institute, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v60i10.12730

Keywords:

practice guidelines, hearing screening, hearing loss

Abstract

Objective. These Philippine clinical practice guidelines (CPG) were developed to guide healthcare professionals on screening for hearing disorders among apparently healthy children and adult Filipinos.

Methods. Following the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach to CPG development recommended in the Department of Health Manual, the Task Force Steering Committee developed four key questions. The evidence review experts reviewed existing CPGs and appraised and summarized evidence. The multisectoral consensus panel reviewed the evidence summaries and developed recommendations during the en banc meeting. Three independent stakeholders reviewed the draft guidelines on the content, clarity, acceptability, applicability, and feasibility of the recommendations. Their feedback was taken into consideration by the steering committee before finalizing the CPG.

Results. This CPG provides 10 recommendations based on four prioritized questions in the screening for hearing and vestibular disorders among apparently healthy children (from prenatal to school age) and adults.

Conclusion. The consensus panel recommended the screening for hearing and vestibular disorders in certain population groups, based on the available evidence, the burden of disease, the cost of the confirmatory testing, and its applicability to the population.

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05/30/2026

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Vol. 60 No. 10 (2026): National Practice Guidelines Program (NPGP) Issue 1: Periodic Health Examination (PHEX) Series

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Copyright (c) 2026 Ryner Jose D. Carrillo, MD, MSc, Abigail S. Salcedo, MD, Jose Leonard R. Pascual V, MD, Lina Rose A. Alcances, MD, MOH, Kathryn Baltazar-Braganza, MD, Karl Jeffrey E. Murillo, MD, Marie Gene Cruz-Tantoco, MD, Mark Dale S. Imbag, MD, Ma. Theresa M. Collante, MD, Charlotte Averill Y. Tan, MD, Marquis Von Angelo Syquio Go Joson, MD, Ma. Kriselda P. Alonzo, Larissa Christia F. Adique, MClinAud, Abigael C. Andal-Saniano, MD, Jaymilyn V. Catangay-Ombao, MClinAud, Maria Teresita S. Cucueco, MD, MOH, Joanne Sebastiana M. De Ramos, MD, DHPEd, Elmer M. Dela Cruz, EM, MD, MCIAud, Jan Alexeis C. Lacuata, MD, Cindy Canceko-Llego, MD, MSc, Kimberly Mae C. Ong, MD, MSc, Hubert D. Ramos, Maria Rina T. Reyes-Quintos, MD, MClinAud, PhD, Rosario R. Ricalde, MD, Talitha Karisse L. Y Yarza, MClinAud

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Philippine Clinical Practice Guidelines for Periodic Health Examination: Screening for Hearing Disorders. Acta Med Philipp [Internet]. 2026 May 30 [cited 2026 Jul. 9];60(10). Available from: https://actamedicaphilippina.upm.edu.ph/index.php/acta/article/view/12730

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