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the goal of developing and conceptualizing ideas for educational materials to support people with hearing loss. The workshop is organized in collaboration with Action on Hearing Loss , Hearing Loss Association of America , and the Ear Foundation and will include participation from hearing care professionals and people with hearing loss. “Our last seminar [...] abundance of insights and concrete ideas,” says Lise Lotte Bundesen, Managing Director of the Ida Institute. “Patient education was an overriding theme in that seminar, and we’re really looking forward to working with the participants of this workshop and our partners to create materials that will help people on their hearing journey.” Preliminary confirmed

methods in hearing care,” says Lise Lotte Bundesen, Managing Director of the Ida Institute. The Ida Institute Research Committee welcomes incoming committee member Dr. Kris English, professor at the University of Akron School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Dr. English is an esteemed researcher and specializes in person-centered care and trus [...] Melanie Ferguson and Dr. Sophia Kramer for their distinguished service to the committee since its establishment in 2015. “Over the past three years Melanie and Sophia have played an important role in establishing the Ida research grant, selecting the most promising proposals, and ultimately broadening the evidence base for Ida tools and person-centered [...] trust-building in audiology; quantitative and qualitative techniques to measure the efficacy of counseling strategies in audiology; teaching materials and strategies to enhance graduate training in audiology; and is the creator of AdvancingAudCounseling.com , a forum for exploring how the profession of audiology can advance in counseling. The Ida Research

Ida’s tools and methods. “This endorsement is a very important step forward for hearing healthcare in Brazil,” she says. “Person-centered care is associated with a higher rate of patient satisfaction, adherence to suggested lifestyle changes and treatment, better outcomes and more cost-effective care. Thus, strategies for promoting and strengthening [...] the area of hearing healthcare.” Deborah, who is Associate Professor at the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Brazil (FOB/USP) is a fervent advocate for person-centered care. As one of the driving forces behind the recent partnership between the Ida Institute and the University [...] presented the Ida Institute’s methods and tools at the General Assembly of the Brazilian Academy of Audiology, which was held in São Paulo from 14-17 March, 2018. In her presentation, she stressed the need for a more person-centered approach to hearing rehabilitation in Brazil. “Particularly after health and education bills which were passed in the

Published: 21-03-2018 11:58

the Inspired by Ida certificate and badge. Use them to show your committment to person-centered hearing care and help people with hearing loss to identify clinics offering quality hearing care focused on their individual needs. What are the benefits? Hearing care professionals can: learn practical PCC skills quickly and easily earn CEUs/CPDs share the [...] is a program that helps hearing care professionals enhance their person-centered skills and apply them in daily practice. But it's so much more than that. It's also a global community of like-minded people dedicated to best practice in hearing care, actively working to improve appointments and outcomes for people with hearing loss. Inspired by Ida is [...] Ida badge on social media, resumés, and in email signatures to demonstrate a dedication to PCC become part of a global community improving hearing care People with hearing loss can find clinics: whose staff have taken courses in person-centered methods where best practice is valued and implemented Perspectives and insights Please accept marketing cookies

Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Cape Town offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs in speech-language pathology and in audiology. Upon graduation, alumni work in a variety of public and private settings, and with people of all ages. About SHHH SHHH (Self-Help for Hard of Hearing People) is an Australian self-help [...] those with hearing loss who communicate orally to make informed decisions about their own best alternatives for hearing management. About the Ear Foundation The Ear Foundation provides independent information, education, and support for deaf children, young people, and adults with cochlear implants and other technologies, their families, and their supporting [...] about our collaborative partnership with the Ida institute that will help us facilitate and strengthen our focus on person-centered care. We hope to reform our classroom, and clinical and research training, to in turn influence the future of hearing healthcare and rehabilitation professionals in order to provide holistic evidence based person-centered

Published: 12-03-2018 12:51

people with hearing loss and problem-solving activities will train your brain to think of different solutions to common hearing challenges. The tool Dilemma Game Review common communication difficulties, suggestions for dealing with them, and come up with your own solutions Top Tips for Managing Conversations Hear from other people with hearing loss about [...] about how they manage daily communication Tell people you have a hearing loss Keep up with conversation Plan your day Include your partner Join a group Perspectives and insights Life with hearing loss Watch videos of people with hearing loss talking about their daily life [...] Everyday Life with Hearing Loss There are things you can do yourself to make it easier to communicate in daily life. Planning your day and asking others to help you can make it a lot easier to deal with different communication situations. The Dilemma Game and Top Tips for Managing Conversations can help you prepare for these situations. Tips from other

Published: 12-03-2018 12:46

tried out your new hearing aids, you will need to get them adjusted. Your audiologist will ask you how they are working and if you feel they help you. You will also talk about other technology or strategies that might make hearing easier for you. Ida Telecare tools can help you think about what problems you’re having with your hearing aids, other support [...] hear and communicate better, and questions you want to ask your audiologist. Preparing for the appointment can help you get the most out of your session with the audiologist. Tools to help you prepare Living Well (online version) Think about situations where it is important for you to hear and communicate well, how you can plan to make hearing easier [...] easier, and the people in your life that can help you The People I Talk To List the people you talk to most often and what questions you want to ask in your appointment. This helps your audiologist understand what matters to you Tinnitus Thermometer Describe what your tinnitus sounds and feels like so your audiologist can better help you

Published: 12-03-2018 12:40

pressure on or damage to your ear drum, and what sounds you can hear at different pitches. You should get your results during the appointment. The audiologist will also ask about your medical history and any trouble you’re having hearing or communicating. Ida Telecare tools can help you organize your thoughts and concerns so that you are ready to ask [...] questions. This will help you make decisions and make sure that you get to talk about what’s important to you. It will also help the audiologist recommend the best treatment for you. Tools to help you prepare Why Improve My Hearing? Think about situations where you have trouble hearing or communicating and how important it is for you to do something [...] List the people you talk to most often and what questions you want to ask in your appointment. This helps your audiologist understand what matters to you Living Well (online version) Think about situations where it is important for you to hear and communicate well, how you can plan to make hearing easier, and the people in your life that can help you

Can you ask your employer, or who do you contact in the public system? Some people live and work far from a hearing care professional and whenever they need to have their hearing aid adjusted it means long hours of transport and lost work time. It can be hard and time consuming just to get an appointment. All of these kinds of things create frustration [...] In your opinion, what does ideal hearing care look like? Ideal hearing care is a system which is accessible, where people feel that they are listened to, and which takes into consideration the individual’s needs and concerns. It is a system where people get the relevant knowledge and are informed about their rights and possibilities. It is a flexible [...] just fit hearing aids remotely? Some people have very high demands, down to requests for detailed solutions. Other people are very humble, and don’t have high expectations for treatment. You say that the relationship between hearing care professionals and their patients is asymmetric. Can you explain what you mean? One person needs help, and one person

currently living with hearing loss; and that number is predicted to reach 900 million people by the year 2050. This will mean greater costs for health systems; higher demand for hearing care services and technologies such as hearing aids and captioning; and mounting social and economic challenges like social isolation, increased poverty, and lower productivity [...] of recommendations for how people can prevent hearing loss and promote hearing health in their communities: Hearing care professionals can join hearing care outreach and screening programs, or educate other healthcare professionals on the risks of hearing loss as well as the importance of monitoring hearing in patients treated with ototoxic medicines [...] training programs for hearing care professionals and other health workers; make available high-quality, affordable hearing devices and communication services; and adopt legislation on sound exposure in public settings. Members of Civil Society Organizations can advocate for local hearing care resources, and disseminate awareness and behavioral change campaigns