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However, no studies have summarised the available evidence to better understand the communication challenges faced by them and strategies allowing better interactions. The long duration of the outbreak\u2014more than 2\u2009years, with policies that have just been lifted in some countries\u2014and the possible return of restrictions in the next Winter suggest the need to summarise evidence in the field.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Design and methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>A rapid review is reported here in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta\u2010Analysis guidelines. Medline, CINAHL and Scopus databases were searched, including (a) primary or secondary studies published from January 2020 to 12 January 2022, (b) involving individuals with HI\/deafness, (c) during the COVID\u201019 pandemic and (d) written in English. Data were extracted and summarised by using a content analysis approach.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Patient or public contribution<\/jats:title><jats:p>No Patient or Public Contribution.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Fourteen studies were included as follows: three non\u2010systematic reviews, seven cross\u2010sectional, three quasi\u2010 experimental and one qualitative study, performed mainly in the US and the UK. Face mask covering use; physical and social distancing; and information, education, rehabilitation, and healthcare accessibility have emerged as the main challenges triggering consequences such as social isolation, loneliness, poor knowledge regarding the prevention and mental health issues. Strategies mitigating these challenges are as follows: (a) adopting transparent face masks, (b) using basic skills while interacting (e.g. maintaining eye contact), (c) improving the availability of sign language interpreters, (d) allowing the presence of family members and (e) teaching basics of sign language to healthcare professionals.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions and relevance to clinical practice<\/jats:title><jats:p>Individuals with HI\/deafness live with several challenges, suggesting that their vulnerability has increased tremendously during the COVID\u201019 pandemic. The effectiveness of strategies to overcome these difficulties should be scrutinised by conducting more research. 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