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to express my needs and have them met. Finding reliable information The highlights of my year are the live meetings and conferences where people with hearing loss can share best practices and learn, laugh, and cry together. However, not everyone has the time or the resources to attend these events. Online peer support has become an anchor in my life [...] to ask and how to express my needs and feelings. Because I believe in the transformative power of a strong client-professional relationship, I choose providers who embrace the same philosophy and who refer clients to strategies beyond the hearing aid. This is a marked change from my earlier adult years when clinical interactions were limited and not always [...] conference in 1995. I went with a single question and the inspiring answer has led to thousands more questions that are answered and practiced every day. It has become my passion and life’s work to share these ideas with others. There is no shame in having hearing loss. I have the right to participate, to hear, and to be heard. When I have the confidence to

resources, and online courses remain available as usual. While we’re extremely sad that the Ida Institute will not continue in its current form, we’re also immensely proud of what we have achieved over the last 15 years. Our learning resources have given thousands of current and future hearing care professionals a unique grounding in the principles and practice [...] collaborations with professional and consumer partners, universities, and industry, and the practical tools we’ve created together have helped fuel an astonishing growth in the implementation of this approach. Thank you to everyone who has been on the journey with us – without your expertise, innovation, collaborative spirit, and support in so many ways, we [...] been nearly as successful in our endeavors to improve hearing care. Thank you also to William Demant Foundation for their support over 15 years, and for their continued support as we’ve explored other funding models and now explore ways to keep our resources available. Read more about the scale down and what it means for you in these FAQs . If you have

Connect Hearing Loss Support Group : Online, moderated forum to connect with others experiencing tinnitus and/or hearing loss Living Well with Tinnitus by Hashir Aazh and Brian Moore: A self-help guide using cognitive behavioral therapy, written by two recognized experts Living with Tinnitus and Hyperacusis by Laurence McKenna, David Baguley, and Don McFerran: [...] interactive tools, apps, and training options. It’s far from comprehensive, but designed instead to give you a jumping off point to learn more, find support, and move forward on your tinnitus journey. Have a browse, share the list with others, and tell us what you think. Information and support Tinnitus First Aid Kit : Information and advice for people e [...] McFerran: A deep dive into the causes and effects of tinnitus, plus strategies and practical advice for living with it Check out the websites of Tinnitus UK , the American Tinnitus Association , and Soundfair for information about tinnitus, online forums, and lists of support groups. And read this research on the benefits of tinnitus support groups

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reading On reflective practice Reflection and Reflective Practice: Creating Knowledge through Experience Ng, S.L. (2012). Seminars in Hearing. Reflection as a Tool for Audiology Student and Novice Practitioner Learning, Development, and Self-Care Ng, S.L., Bartlett, D. and Lucy, S.D. (2012). Seminars in Hearing. On the Reflective Journal Fostering Reflective [...] Reflective Skills in Audiology Practice and Education Geltman Cokely, C. and DePlacido C.G. (2012). Seminars in Hearing. Visit the PCC Knowledge Bank for more studies on person-centered care and the Ida tools.

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Recommended reading Definitions and descriptions of person-centered care Patient-Centered Care Improvement Guide , Picker Institute and Planetree Declaration on Patient-Centred Healthcare , International Alliance of Patients' Organizations Patient-Centered Care: What Does It Take? , Shaller Consulting Implementing person-centered care Adult Audiologic [...] medicine: transforming the clinical method by Moira Stewart, W. Wayne Weston, Judith Belle Brown, Carol L. McWilliam Counseling-infused Audiologic Care by John Greer Clark and Kristina English We think we are patient-centered but the evidence says all of us have a few things to learn... by Caitlin Grenness Guidance on providing person-centered care [...] Hannan Helping your clients help themselves by Gael Hannan How providers can help people like me manage tinnitus by Shari Eberts Person-centered care requires links to the hearing loss community by Shari Eberts Does your clinic’s marketing embody person-centered care? by Shari Eberts

sadness, fear, anger, and distrust are common and understandable among people seeking help for hearing loss – and might not always be obvious. We started this article with one example of a person seeking empathy. Here are some others: “Your tests have got to be wrong. I’m sure my child hears much better than you say.” “These new hearing aids seem to make [...] “I think I can get by without hearing aids. I’m only 52, not some old lady.” If you’re a hearing care professional, you’ve probably heard something like this many times. And your instinct is probably to reassure your client by saying things like: “Lots of younger people have hearing aids,” or, “They’re really small these days.” But what your client [...] approach most of the time and rarely offered empathy, despite clients expressing concerns and despite those clinicians speaking positively about the person-centered approach when asked (Grenness et al., 2015). And it’s entirely understandable. Audiology programs don’t spend a lot of time teaching empathic communication and many clinicians are uncomfortable

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Counseling with the Audiogram Klyn N. A. M., Rutherford C., Shrestha N., Lambert B. L., Dhar S. (2019). The Hearing Journal. On My Hearing Explained Satisfaction with hearing assessment feedback using the My Hearing Explained tool: client and audiologist perceptions Nell L. A., Asmail F. M., De Sousa K. C., Graham M. A., Swanepoel D. W. (2022). Int [...] International Journal of Audiology. Visit the PCC Knowledge Bank for more studies on person-centered care and the Ida tools.

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can have benefits before and during the initial hearing assessment appointment Heffernan E., Maidment D., and Ferguson M. A. (2022). International Journal of Audiology. A randomised controlled clinical trial to assess the benefits of a telecare tool delivered prior to the initial hearing assessment Maidment D., Heffernan E., and Ferguson M. A. (2022). [...] Journal of Audiology. Using Ida Telecare tools: The perspectives of adults with cochlear implants Allen S., Jones L., and Gregory M. (2019). The Ear Foundation. Visit the PCC Knowledge Bank for more studies on person-centered care and the Ida tools.

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Attitudes and Behaviors of Adults with Hearing Loss: A Descriptive Review Manchaiah,Vinaya, Hernandez, Barbara Michiels, Beck, Douglas L. (2018). Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, Volume 29 Number 6. June 2018. Measuring motivation using the transtheoretical (stages of change) model: A follow-up study of people who failed an online hearing screening [...] Journey Evaluating the process of change: Studies on patient journey, hearing disability acceptance and stages-of-change Manchaiah, V.K.C., (2013). Linköping University Doctoral Thesis. Use of the 'patient journey' model in the internet-based pre-fitting counseling of a person with hearing disability: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial Manchaiah [...] adults with sudden-onset acquired hearing impairment: a pilot study Manchaiah, V.K.C. and Stephens, D. (2012). Clinical Otolaryngology, 126(5): 475-81. A Possible Patient Journey: A Tool to Facilitate Patient-Centered Care Gregory, Melanie, (2012). Semin Hear 2012; 33(01): 009-015. The patient journey of adults with hearing impairment: the patients' views

consists of six or seven interconnected dimensions. If one area is neglected, it can weigh you down and throw you off balance. But by finding fulfillment and optimizing each dimension, you can live a more balanced life and improve your overall health and well-being. A Wellness Wheel typically includes: an e nvironmental dimension an e motional dimension [...] introspection and allows you to reassess various aspects of life. The Wellness Wheel is a reflective, self-awareness tool designed to visually assist you in assessing and, where needed, improving your well-being. Originally conceived by Dr. Bill Hettler in 1976, the wellness wheel concept builds on the premise that people could be healthier and more content [...] here to create your own Wellness Wheel. Keep in mind that this is a personal activity - and while the above categories can inspire you, you should select dimensions that are relevant to you in your daily life. To learn more about professional well-being in hearing healthcare, explore the training course Clinician Well-being: The Science of Self-care