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situations. Combined, the tools and methods will ensure that hearing care professionals in Brazil are prepared to explore the family’s perspective on hearing loss and incorporate the family’s needs into the rehabilitation process. “With this course, we aim to facilitate a significant change in the clinician’s professional environment. For those clinical services [...] audiology, we want to give them the knowledge that they need and facilitate the transfer and implementation of the model,” states Deborath Ferrari. “Our initial class of 105 participants is not a very large number, but we expect these people to share this knowledge with their colleagues and hearing care professionals in their network.” Deborah Ferrari is [...] Ferrari has recently incorporated the Ida Institute’s tools and ethnographic films in a new distance learning program that will promote family-centered, holistic hearing health care throughout Brazil. In partnership with the Hospital Samaritano in Sao Paulo, the University of Sao Paulo, and the Brazilian Ministry of Health, Deborah Ferrari has developed

impairment and considers the patient within their social context and addresses the most important needs of the individual. The guidelines have made a significant shift towards developing a more person-centered approach to hearing loss, which has fitted perfectly with Ida’s mission of addressing the psychological and social challenges of hearing loss and to [...] range of psychological, social and emotional concerns. Instead, hearing care professionals can help patients learn more about their hearing and balance related challenges and take steps to better understand the realities of living with these challenges on a daily basis. Recognizing the importance of patient-centered care and counseling, the guidance recommends [...] rehabilitate patients with hearing and balance problems and tinnitus. They developed the guidance in collaboration with the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research Unit, the Ida Institute, the BSA Adult Rehabilitation Special Interest Group, the BSA Balance Interest Group, and members of the wider audiological

passively learning, and it helps me remember what we've learned when I feel engaged." For 3 meetings, Dr. Arnold used real patients with hearing loss. The class was broken down into small groups and each group was assigned a different patient. They spent the first meeting completing a full case history using the Patient Motivation and Communication Partners [...] Partners tools and then they came up with an action plan. They then introduced the action plan to the patient, and assisted with any hearing aid adjustments, accessories and at-home auditory training for patients where applicable. Each case was different. “I truly believe that I was able to change the perspectives of some pretty tough students towards [...] towards a more holistic and patient-centered approach to hearing healthcare and rehabilitation .The same group of students gave me much better reviews for this course than for a different course I taught them the previous semester, and I believe that was largely due to my incorporation of the Ida course materials in the class. I will also say that I did not

to network and learn from an esteemed list of speakers from within the Audiology world and over 75 joined the G.R.O.U.P Workshop. The Ida team initially noted the expectations and concerns from the participants about Group AR and the goal was to address each and every one in the session. The main success criteria was to involve, engage and inspire the [...] an effective way of increasing both hearing aid usage and overall patient satisfaction. By attending group sessions, persons with hearing loss and their communication partners can meet individuals who have experienced many of the same challenges and issues regarding living with hearing loss. In this way, Group AR can serve as a powerful support mechanism [...] with patients and it saves time – no need to repeat practicalities over and over again, to name but a few. “Both days the energy was highly dynamic and friendly,” said Regitze. “Several participants didn’t want to leave their workshop after the sessions and we even had a few new faces join us after the lunch break.” “We had so much fun and learned a great

to stay current with the newest patient-centered tools and methodologies and at the same time, sharpen mentoring and evaluation skills.” Ida Institute’s newest tool is the result of a collaborative effort involving leading educators and clinical supervisors representing universities and public and private clinics around the world as well as Ida Institute [...] a; Sharon Sandridge, Director, Audiology Clinical Services, Cleveland Clinic; Paula Schauer, Audiologist and Clinical Supervisor and Instructor in Aural Habilitation and Rehabilitation, University of Maryland and Barbara Weinstein, Professor and Executive Officer, Audiology (Au.D.) Program, Graduate Center, City University of New York. [...] Collaborators share their experiences and insights in video clips and commentary throughout the Clinical Supervisor Kit’s three modules. In the Patient-Centered Care module, Audiologist Eileen Rall of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Salus University offers her perspective on the importance of ongoing training and support for clinical supervisors

The top 10 ideas from the Action and Awareness for Hearing Loss competition have been finalized! More than 1300 users signed up for the competition and we received a total of 432 ideas from all over the world. It was more than double than expected. All ideas were categorized into 15 themes and went through 4 selection rounds before a final screening [...] easy-to-implement and replicate. The online catalogue will enable people from around the world to take action and start raising awareness for hearing loss in their community. An international jury will meet in late January to find the three overall winners selected from the top 10. The three lucky winners will be notified shortly after and will be invited [...] selection process, we ensured that all varieties of themes and channels were represented and you may notice that the top ten ideas reflect this, as we have ideas ranging from multi-faceted campaigns to single events. The top 10 ideas, that were selected anonymously, are now being developed and supported by implementation plans. Since we had so many excellent

annual event for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. Ida was again represented and hosted 2 workshops to introduce the GROUP and Patient Motivation tools. Ida audiologist Regitze Willemoës joined Ida Fellows, Professors Jean-Pierre Gagné, Joseph Montano, and Jill Preminger, to inspire and share knowledge [...] knowledge about the Ida Tools with a motivated and keen group of participants. Both workshops were energetic and interactive and the participants gave excellent feedback and suggestions. In the GROUP discussion, participants offered practical suggestions for setting up a successful Group AR program. After one participant expressed concern about the cost [...] suggestion: “Keep the groups small, 5-6 participants. This improves communication and may eliminate the need for expensive Hearing Assistive Technologies (HAT’s).” Another participant offered advice regarding activities to include in Group AR and to “consider memory and mobility issues of communication partners in communication strategy activities. For

activities, videos, case stories and reflective exercises. The Change Guide is based on an appreciative approach to change, which has its roots in the Appreciative Inquiry Methodology. Rather than take a top-down and problem focused approach to change, the Guide helps you reflect on and talk about what works well now and how you can get more of that. This [...] This is fundamentally different from more traditional approaches to change and helps create ownership for the process and more sustainable outcomes. Full details of the Change Guide will be available here on the Ida website, so look out for details in the early part of next year. [...] specialists within the audiology world, Ida is excited to be shortly adding the new 'Change Guide' to the list of tools already available. This new online tool is designed to help hearing care professionals implement the Ida tools in a clinical setting as a way to foster patient-centered care. This Change Guide provides a step-by-step process on how to manage

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Ideas Worth Hearing: Raise Awareness and Inspire Action 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. We can encourage more people to appreciate and protect their hearing, preventing [...] thousands of cases of hearing loss each year. Look through the ideas and find inspiration on how you can raise awareness of hearing loss in your community. Ideas for Individuals Ideas for Nonprofits About Hearing Loss Ideas for Clinics Ideas for Businesses About the Ideas Ideas for Schools Big Ideas

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Contest Appreciate Hearing Appreciation Workshops Speak at School Speak at School Ears on Wheels Ears on Wheels Walk for Hearing Walk for Hearing Family Picnics Family Picnics Celebrate Hearing Celebrate Hearing Day Online Community Online Community Coffee To Go Coffee To Go! Digital Storytelling Digital Storytelling Hearing Café Hearing Cafe Holiday Action [...] Browse through the ideas pool and find inspiration on how you can make a difference and raise awareness of hearing loss. Start small, but think big. Organizing events in your community can kick off a global movement to raise awareness of hearing loss. Awareness in Minutes Children's Book Children's Books Movies and TV Movies and TV Support Pins Support Pins [...] Action Holiday Action Campaign Fitness Centers Fitness Centers Ear Plugs Demo Ear Plugs Demo Awareness in Days Write A Book Write a Book Visualize Hearing Visualize Hearing Theater Production Theater Production Online Game Online Game