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ways of measuring PCC and considering what designs and methods can be applied to achieve this in academia and beyond. Some initial insights and ideas were shared as the partners convened earlier this summer. But before we dive into the highlights from this conversation, let us first take a glance at the wider healthcare landscape and the work that is being [...] How do you evaluate intrinsic traits such as empathy and compassion? How do you rate subtle behaviors like being respectful of other’s needs and values and asking open-ended questions? Many of the skills and qualities that characterize person-centered care (PCC) are indeed difficult to measure. Nonetheless, there is a growing incentive to do so, as [...] outcomes and reduce the burden on health services. And with recognition from such authorities as The National Academy of Medicine in the US and The National Health Service in the UK, the approach has transitioned from its previous position as a nice-to-have add-on to being a fundamental part of quality care. Indeed, a multitude of tools and resources

about. Shari Eberts is a hearing health advocate, writer, speaker, and avid Bikram yogi. She is the founder of Living with Hearing Loss , a blog and online community for people living with hearing loss and tinnitus. She also serves on the Board of Hearing Loss Association of America . Shari has an adult-onset genetic hearing loss and hopes that by sharing [...] links with the hearing loss community. 1. Attend hearing loss support group meetings This is probably the easiest place to start. Many hearing loss support groups exist throughout the world, including actives ones in the USA ( Hearing Loss Association of America ), Canada ( Canadian Hard of Hearing Association ) and the UK ( Hearing Link ). The Int [...] development and enhancement of their products. And why the Ida Institute includes people with hearing loss in their research and brainstorming sessions. It is also why audiologists should become more involved in the hearing loss community outside of the clinic. Practicing person-centered care requires it. How to engage with the hearing loss community

Published: 01-09-2021 13:09

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background in communications and learning and development. She has lived and worked in nine countries across four continents and speaks four languages. Karin lives with hearing loss and got her first cochlear implant in 2017. Karin works as an International Business Coach and (copy)writer. She offers coaching to support other hearing-impaired individuals [...] my puppy’s paw steps on the wooden floors, and gentle rain tapping on the windowpanes. I also remember hearing odd sounds and having to reidentify and mentally acknowledge what an airplane sounded like, a car horn, and traffic in general. Even today, more than three years on, I don’t take sound for granted and I still hear new things. Before my CI operation [...] I was recently contacted by a hearing-impaired individual in my network whose father is about to have a CI operation. We met over a coffee so I could share my personal journey leading up to and post operation. This is exactly what I needed and couldn’t find. I now know that there are many ‘buddy systems’ out there – and I strongly encourage new CI users

credibility and given us regular opportunities to focus on building and enhancing our current offering to students. This is particularly valuable in the current pandemic where other pressures and challenges continue to make demands on our time. What do you see as the greatest challenges and opportunities for hearing care in the next decade? Hearing care will [...] sentence, what is your ideal vision of hearing care in the future? Where individuals are supported to have good hearing health throughout their lifetime, reducing the stigma associated with hearing loss and help-seeking. Image: University of Southampton Audiology students at work in the clinical skills lab in the Hearing and Balance Centre. [...] to person-centered hearing care (PCC) is not new. We spoke to Victoria Watson from the university’s Hearing and Balance Centre to find out how they infused their curricula with PCC and about a unique summer project to support the department’s international students. This interview is part of a series on the Person-Centered Hearing Network, a collaborative

than just ears and hearing conditions require more than just devices. We do this in several ways. In partnership with those with lived experience of hearing conditions, we innovate and implement new services centered on their needs and preferences. We also promote and are involved in person-centered research and share our knowledge and skills. Finally [...] is redesigning hearing health services to embrace the whole person, and why storytelling is so important to the organization. How do you and your organization work towards making hearing care more person-centered? A key feature of Soundfair’s strategy is to catalyze change in the hearing sector so that services are person-centered and encompass the whole [...] we hear from the 30 members of the Person-Centered Hearing Network (PCHN) , a collaboration of organizations across five continents with a shared vision of universal person-centered hearing care. Soundfair works with people with hearing loss and the communities around them to educate, advocate, and bring meaningful change across Australia. Acting CEO

found this frustrating and unsettling, particularly when my hearing loss was progressive, and it seems I’m not alone. My Hearing Explained utilizes relatable language and analogies, which I would have appreciated as a patient, and I fully intend to integrate this tool into my future practice. Being able to complete these courses and explore the tools from [...] the variety of emotions associated with hearing loss, and express empathy. I’ve also had time to reflect on the challenge of explaining a patient’s hearing loss in terms they understand. Here, the Ida conversation guide My Hearing Explained is very helpful. For years, audiologists would show me my audiogram and explain it with technical jargon that I [...] like this?” and was motivated to try and become an audiologist like Ruth for other patients like me. Covid-19 is the biggest obstacle I soon realized that having a hearing loss could be very useful in becoming a person-centered audiologist. I figured a core element of this approach is being able to put yourself in the patient’s shoes, and with first-hand

from ABA and SBFa about the Inspired launch and about the potential for person-centered care (PCC) in the region. Valid across disciplines and regions When considering the relevance of PCC in Brazil, Ingrid Gielow, PhD, Vice President of SBFa, and Co-Founder and CEO at ProBrain, says, “Essentially, PCC is valid for all areas of speech therapy and audiology [...] Society of Speech Therapy and Audiology, we were already addressing the need to unite technology, communication, and humanization before the pandemic – in a concept we called Speech Therapy and Audiology 4.0. The pandemic forced us to accelerate this process, and with Inspired by Ida we will continue this journey towards accessible, democratic, and humane [...] Grande do Sul, and Christiane Marques do Couto, PhD, Professor at School of Medical Sciences, University of Campinas, agree, “In Brazil PCC can help professionals to improve their performance in the area of diagnosis and rehabilitation of communication, in audiology and in speech therapy. By having the right tools and methods available and understanding

hard of hearing. What do you see as the greatest challenges and opportunities for hearing care in the next decade? One of the greatest challenges for hearing healthcare is the significant numbers of people who may lose their hearing, especially noise-induced hearing loss. Preventing hearing loss is critical, and providing accessible hearing healthcare [...] the Person-Centered Hearing Network (PCHN) and with a common vision of a person-centered future in hearing care. This week, we hear from Audiology Australia , the country’s biggest professional community for audiologists and an Ida Institute partner since 2018. CEO Tony Coles talks hearing loss prevention, empowered clients, and new standards in audiology [...] ensuring flexible and practical models of funding, and working with the needs of clients will help overcome and meet some of these challenges. In one sentence, what is your ideal vision of hearing care in the future? We believe every person has the right to communicate and interact with the world in ways that are fulfilling and meaningful to them.

connect, reflect, and exchange knowledge and ideas, and come up with solutions or new ways to learn, teach, and provide PCC. It’s exciting to witness a renewed commitment and responsiveness to PCC across training institutions globally and we want to be part of it. What do you see as the greatest challenges and opportunities for hearing care in the next [...] towards making hearing care more person-centered? PCC is highly relevant in the two programs we offer – speech-language pathology and audiology – since both center around communication and the care and treatment of communication disabilities. Our philosophy is driven by the belief that professional care and support is most effective and valuable when [...] Africa working to advance person-centered hearing care. Through this group, information is shared and discussions on hearing loss and hearing care relevant to our regional context are promoted. We’ve launched a Facebook page that’s gaining traction within our communities and run a survey to determine the hopes and needs of clinicians in South Africa in