Ida Institute | Exploring the Human Dynamics of Hearing Loss - IdaInstitute


NewTool TimeandTalk:StructuringPatientConsultations We are excited to announce the release of our newest online tool: Time and Talk. Developed in collaboration with Ida Fellows Lesley Jones, Amr El Rafaie, and Joy Rosenberg, Time and Talk is a method for teaching communication skills to practicing and student hearing care professionals. View the tool >> Interview LookingBackandMovingForward The May/June issue of ENT & Audiology News features an interview with Ida Institute Managing Director Lise Lotte Bundesen. Interviewed by Amanda Casey, Director of Audiology Programs at Aston University, Lise Lotte looks back on the establishment of the Ida Institute and discusses how Ida is bringing about organizational and cultural change in hearing health care. Read more >> Innovation TampaVAIntegratesMotivationToolsintoForm Learn how the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Tampa, Florida, added questions pertaining to the Ida Motivation Tools to their audiology case history form. Read more >> Fellows Patient-SensitiveConversations In the latest edition of Audiology Today, Ida Fellows John Greer Clark and Kristina English analyze missed opportunities during consultations that often lead patients to take a 'less-than-favorable' view of the services provided. They use Ida's clinical videos to illustrate how patients can become frustrated when their needs and views are not fully appreciated. Read more >>		Ideas TakeActiononHearingLoss No one should have to live in social isolation due to an untreated hearing loss. Together, we can create a world where more people acknowledge their hearing loss, take action, and start living life to the fullest. Look through the ideas and find inspiration on how you can raise awareness of hearing loss. View ideas >> Forum ShareExperiencesandConnectwithOthers Share knowledge and discuss topics with other hearing care professionals and academics interested in the field of hearing loss. Go to Ida Forum >> Tools ExploreOurPractical,Easy-to-UseTools PEDIATRIC AUDIOLOGY Better understand hearing loss from the child's point of view with the My World tool LIVING WELL WITH HEARING LOSS Enable the patient to identify communication situations in daily life that are most relevant to them ASSESSING PATIENT MOTIVATION Gauge how ready a patient is to change their behavior and encourage patients to take responsibility for their actions ENGAGING FAMILY AND FRIENDS Identify the most important people in the patient's social network and develop joint communication strategies SELF-DEVELOPMENT IN THE CLINIC Develop professional skills while gaining a deeper insight into the human dynamics of hearing loss ACADEMIC TOOLS Resources for audiologists and clinical supervisors to help students practice in patient-centered ways GROUP AR TOOL The GROUP is an easy-to-use, online guide that can help you develop your own Group AR program CHANGE GUIDE Learn how to implement the Ida tools into your daily practice and how to share them with others