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patients do come. Many of the patients sent to us haven’t ever had hearing healthcare, so their hearing loss is significant. For most of them, it’s not like they’re coming and ‘oh I have a mild hearing loss.’ No, they’re totally deaf in one ear and have a moderate to profound in the other. And their physician can barely communicate with them. It’s not what [...] healthcare are unable to afford it. This dilemma is also prevalent in hearing care, where accessibility, management, and affordability are critical components to adopting hearing technologies. Fortunately, the next generation of hearing care professionals seems determined to turn the tables – and the SCOPE clinic at Rush University is a shining example. We spoke [...] pathology and audiology students. “We were supposed to renovate the space right before COVID hit, so it got a bit delayed – but we’re now up and running. We offer audiology services two days a week and speech services five days a week. And each of us always has at least one student with us. We also have a Spanish interpreter, which is really helpful as a

barriers to PCC access, the do’s and don’ts to be aware of when engaging with patients, and cultural humility in clinical practice. The proposed solutions from across the panel reiterated that one should never suffer in silence and that there is a great variety of tools and methods available to empower current and future hearing care professionals in their [...] student. Diversities and similarities In preparing for the conference, I had the amazing opportunity to collaborate with and learn from other audiology students from different parts of the world. Each student came with a zest for audiology and PCC, reminding me of the ancient African word ‘ubuntu’, which represents humanity to others and directly translates: [...] opportunities to grow beyond the textbook. And what better way than a safe space where they can be guided and supported by other students to bring about a culture of brilliance in healthcare? To acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to practise person-centred care consistently and confidently with patients, one needs to be adequately exposed to

The Person-Centered Hearing Network (PCHN) recently joined online from different locations around the world to inspire and support each other – and share learnings from their initiatives to enable delivery of great hearing care. This year, the members shared their work and visions in the form of PechaKuchas – a fun and short visual storytelling format [...] increasing empathy to tackle hearing loss stigma Presenter: Caitlin Barr Ida Institute South Africa chapter Information-sharing and support of PCC implementation through a Facebook group American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Partnering for great hearing care Presenter: Tricia Ashby-Scabis Thank you to our partners who joined, we’ve learned so much [...] format used to share information and evoke emotion. See below the PechaKuchas from eight of our partners about what 2022 brought for them. University of Cape Town Adult rehabilitation - Person-centered care in practice Presenter: Nuha Khatib Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Hearing loop campaign Aston University A house model of person-centered care

Brené Brown aptly describes one of the paradoxes of hearing loss: People don’t want to talk about their hearing loss because they don’t want to stand out from the crowd. But talking about hearing loss – accentuating uniqueness and daring to be different – is a precursor to successful communication. Hearing to the Max This paradox is one of the key topics [...] instinct of fitting in, and about his relentless drive throughout a long and remarkable career in hearing healthcare. Watch the interview below... About John Greer Clark Over the past four decades, John Greer Clark has made exceptional contributions to the field of audiology through his teaching, research, clinical work, and as an author of influential [...] topics in John Greer Clark’s recently published book, Hearing to the Max: Improving Conversations in the Most Difficult Listening Environments . In the book, Clark makes a strong case for talking openly about hearing loss – for stepping outside the comfort of conformity – and he offers step-by-step guidance on how to make communication management techniques

using a speech-to-text app on your phone. Or even moving to a different location if that’s what it takes. But perhaps the real first step is just to breathe. Shari Eberts is a passionate hearing health advocate and internationally recognized author and speaker on hearing loss issues. She is the founder of Living with Hearing Loss , a popular blog and online [...] people with hearing loss, and an executive producer of We Hear You , an award-winning documentary about the hearing loss experience. Her book, Hear & Beyond: Live Skillfully with Hearing Loss , (co-authored with Gael Hannan) is the ultimate survival guide to living well with hearing loss. Shari has an adult-onset genetic hearing loss and hopes that by [...] that all is well, allowing the nervous system to relax and bringing a feeling of calm. I call it my yoga breathing and it helps me deal with stressful situations both on and off my mat — including the frustrations of living with hearing loss. Mindful breathing can also help with hearing loss Hearing loss is stressful. "Will I be able to enjoy this dinner

experience, and we’re happy to try new things and pivot as their needs change. What are your hopes and aspirations for hearing healthcare in the future? We have so many hopes for the future of hearing healthcare. The biggest among them are a reduction in the stigma of wearing hearing aids, a broader understanding of the dangers of untreated hearing loss, [...] 1969, Beck Hearing Aid Centre in London, Ontario (CA) has been helping people improve their quality of life through individualized hearing care. Today, more than half a century later, the world looks radically different — as does hearing aid technology and the team at Beck Hearing. However, the essence of the practice remains the same and their core [...] and most importantly, a renewed focus on the role of care and expertise in a good hearing clinic as opposed to the current focus on the “gadget” or hearing aid. What is your clinic’s superpower? TEAMWORK. We have created a family that lifts each other up and works together to shine. Our goal has always been to be the best hearing healthcare provider

Published: 14-10-2022 12:45 by Hans Henrik Philipsen

When I visited John and Gill in Colchester in UK, Gill had a profound hearing loss. Even though they have a strong supportive relationship, honest conversation around Gill´s hearing loss revealed that it clearly was putting a strain on their relation. Close relationships are affected by the way hearing loss disturbs the natural give-and-take of conversations; [...] sense of irritation Anthropology and ethnographic interviews are key elements in human-centered design and crucial to how we explore a topic at the Ida Institute. After more than 14 years and more than 250 videos, I am still amazed by how our documentaries can provide insights that help audiologists in the clinics and students in the classroom understand

Published: 30-09-2022 11:00

diagnose from their hearing care professional, they depend on that person’s communication skills to explain what it means, what their options are, and to how to choose the best solution for their hearing health. This video offers a candid picture of the frustrations and challenges a family encountered at the start of their hearing journey, due in some [...] will see George is five years old and lives with his family in Derby, UK. He was born with cerebral palsy and the family considered his deafness a minor thing on the long list of ailments. The parent's decision for George to get a cochlear implant was especially difficult because they were given limited information and professional advice on the matter

Framework, the WHO World Hearing Report, and ISO 21388 for hearing aid fitting management. In parallel, the Ida Institute launched the Future Hearing Journeys report , exploring the future characteristics and dynamics of hearing care. In the report, PCC was estimated to be the decisive, differentiating factor for hearing care professionals in a te [...] associated with these roles, e.g., empathy and compassion. And this is exactly the effect they are aiming to nurture at FOB/USP, as they prepare a new generation of healthcare professionals. Deborah Ferrari and Dagma Abramides are Associate Professors at the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Department at FOB/USP and key drivers behind the ImPACT Lab. [...] disciplines. As Ferrari puts it, “people are people.” Beyond audiology and speech-language pathology, the ImPACT Lab involves colleagues from the dentistry and medical faculties as well, including professors Mariana Zangrando and Linda Wang from the Departments of Periodontics and Dentistics respectively. Zangrando explains, “Dentistry is one of the

involvement of family and friends is widely acknowledged to play a powerful role in a client’s hearing rehabilitation. Research shows that this involvement brings a series of benefits, including increased patient satisfaction, better treatment adherence, and improved uptake of hearing devices. To encourage and support this involvement, hearing health advocate [...] about hearing loss , sharing 10 practical tips for people with hearing loss: Tell them about your hearing loss Your immediate family is usually the first to know, but your extended family may not be aware that you have trouble hearing. Be upfront and open about your struggles to allow others to provide the help you need. Explain what your hearing loss [...] your emotions about your hearing loss The more you share the frustrations and sadness that surround your hearing loss, the closer your relationships with your family will be. Vulnerability is the path to true partnership. Break down the stigma If you are comfortable with your hearing issues, others will be too. Make your hearing loss a normal part of the