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


News ManagingHearingLoss:SharedDecision-Making Left to Right: Lesley Jones, Melanie Gregory, Sue Ann Erdman, Joseph Montano, and Sophia Kramer In an article in the latest edition of ENT & Audiology News, Ida senior audiologist Melanie Gregory and the faculty members of our seminar series on Patient-Centered Care explore how shared decision making can be used to foster patient-centered care and promote patient engagement. Read the article >> GroupAR MariaHoffUsesGROUPToolinUniversityCourse Ida Fellow Maria Hoff recently used the Ida Institute's GROUP tool to introduce the concept of group AR to students in her rehabilitation and counseling course at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. Read more >> QuickTool LivingWellQuickToolReleased The Living Well Quick Tool is a great way to start a conversation with a patient and learn more about the communication situations that are important to them. View the Tool >> 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 >>		Ideas RaiseAwarenessofHearingLossThroughArt Your clinic or university can partner with local schools to hold an art contest where students express the value of hearing through art! Read more >> 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