Curbing the Hearing Problem
While the chances of a new born infant getting a hearing loss problem are less, they are not insignificant and need some intervention to reduce the numbers. Hearing loss is however higher among children born prematurely. Among the normal born children, the defect can be corrected if detected early; however, for the prematurely born children the healing takes a little more effort even if detected early. Lateral thinking is a theory that is going to help solve this problem. Applying this theory means that the problem will be tackled from the roots. The theory will only work if the pregnant woman is reached before she is not too deep into the pregnancy, preferably two months at most. This will ensure she gets the best advice for taking care of the unborn child. If she does not harm the child or herself during the pregnancy then the chances of premature births is next to impossible. The theory would thus be successful in reducing hearing loss chances through premature births and proper pre-natal care consequently reducing the hearing loss problem. This theory can be incorporated into the project through the clinic nurses. Soon after the woman comes for the pregnancy checkup, she can be encouraged to visit the clinic on a regular basis during the pregnancy. During these clinic sessions, the mother should be advised about her lifestyle and the consequences it has on the unborn child by the nurse checking her (Myers, 2000). The theory will work efficiently and will not be as costly as many others would be. References Burkey, J. M. (2006). Baby boomers and hearing loss: A guide to prevention and care. New Brunswick, N.J: Rutgers University Press. Moore, B. C. J. (2007). Cochlear hearing loss: Physiological, psychological and technical issues. Chichester: John Wiley & Sons. Myers, D. G. (2000). A quiet world: Living with hearing loss. New Haven: Yale University Press.
