kuulokäynnin

Kuulokäynti is a Finnish term that refers to a visit related to assessing or managing a person’s hearing. It is a compound noun formed from kuul(o) meaning hearing and käynti meaning visit. The genitive form kuulokäynnin is used to indicate possession or association, for example in expressions describing the duration or purpose of the visit.

In practical use, kuulokäynti typically occurs in healthcare settings such as primary care, audiology clinics, or ENT clinics. The content of a kuulokäynti can vary but commonly includes a hearing assessment, discussion of findings, advice on hearing health, and, if needed, evaluation for a hearing aid or other interventions. The visit may also involve follow-up appointments to monitor changes or adjust treatment and devices.

Linguistically, kuulokäynti is a standard Finnish compound noun and follows typical Finnish genitive formation with the ending -in. It is most often used in clinical documentation, referral letters, and patient records to specify a visit focused on hearing-related matters. While the term is common in professional healthcare communication, everyday language often uses more general phrasing such as “kuuloaiheinen käynti” or simply refers to a visit for a hearing test.

Examples:

- Potilaan kuulokäynnin kesto oli noin 45 minuuttia.

- Kuulokäynnin aikana tehtiin kuulontutkimus ja annettiin ohjeita kuulon ylläpitoon.

See also: kuulontutkimus, kuulonhoito, kuulokoje, audiologia.