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Published: 01-03-2018 13:52

and for the exchange of knowledge and ideas within and across stakeholder groups. Through grants , we also support pioneering research into hearing rehabilitation within our network and beyond. Looking ahead In recent years, we have expanded our operations into new and growing markets, including Brazil and China, and together with our partners, turned [...] mission and story Our mission The Ida Institute’s mission is to build a community that embraces person-centered care and empowers people to get the hearing care they need. Together with clinicians, academics, and people with hearing loss, we work to create resources that help people develop knowledge, skills, and confidence to better manage hearing loss [...] the belief that people with hearing loss should be at the center of hearing care. We believe that their unique needs, values, and preferences should be taken into account and that they should make decisions about treatment and strategies jointly with their hearing care professional. We also believe they should be informed and empowered to manage their

Published: 26-02-2018 15:24

communication between hearing care professionals and their clients. Clinicians can gain a better understanding of their clients’ needs and wants, involve their clients in the rehabilitation process, and improve outcomes. For people with hearing loss, the tools are a way to help prepare for appointments, emphasize their hopes and concerns, and take an active [...] active role in their hearing care. Explore our tools below.

Published: 20-02-2018 14:04

community, we embarked on an ambitious and pioneering Future Hearing Journey. Learn more Raising awareness for hearing WORLD HEARING DAY Every year we celebrate the WHO’s World Hearing Day. See our campaigns. IDEAS WORTH HEARING Our Ideas Worth Hearing provide inspiration for hearing professionals, individuals and organizations who want to get involved [...] We work with hearing care professionals, academics, and people with hearing loss from all over the world to advance person-centered care. Through our community's insight and input, we develop initiatives that share information, spread awareness, and keep on top of the latest trends in hearing healthcare. An Ida Institute membership and access to our [...] professionals working to advance person-centered hearing care. LEARNING HALL Take online courses on person-centered care and earn CEUs/CPDs. Future Hearing Journeys Please accept marketing cookies to view this content. How will hearing care change in the next five to ten years? What implications will we see? And how can we get ready? We at Ida wanted answers

Published: 19-02-2018 12:07

key to successful hearing rehabilitation. We develop tools and resources that help current and future hearing care professionals deliver care based on the needs and life situations of their clients. Person-centered care (PCC) puts the person with hearing loss at the center. This approach respects the person's individual preferences and values, prioritizes [...] prioritizes shared decision-making and goal setting, and invites friends or family into the process. Learn more about PCC Benefits of PCC Learn about Ida ABOUT US OUR MISSION AND STORY Our work is characterized by collaboration and innovation. Through human-centered design, ethnography, and a range of innovation methods, we work with our international network [...] Learning Hall Please accept marketing cookies to view this content. We visit clinics and the homes of people with hearing loss to identify needs. The resulting short documentaries provide unique insights into audiological practice and the everyday lives of people with hearing loss. Explore our video library RESEARCH OUR SERVICES

people with hearing and balance conditions. About Høreforeningen Høreforeningen seeks to improve the living conditions of people with sound and hearing disorders in Denmark. The organization works for children, young people and adults with hearing loss, cochlear implant users, with tinnitus, Ménière’s Disease or other sound and hearing disorders to [...] formalized partnerships with Hearing Loss Association of America, Action on Hearing Loss, UK, and the University of São Paulo, Brazil. About the British Society of Audiology The BSA is the leading UK organization for all professionals in the latest science and its application in improving people’s lives with hearing and balance problems. The membership [...] multi-disciplinary including researchers in hearing and auditory science, educational professionals, and medical professionals. About Aston University Aston University is one of the leading UK providers of training in audiology, with courses ranging from the foundation degree to a doctoral program in Hearing Therapy. The university conducts inter-disciplinary

can also be difficult, both for the person with hearing loss and the hearing partner, as roles tend to change. A partner with normal hearing may assume the role of interpreter for their partner with hearing loss. This can be a very positive thing, but it can also affect the nature of their relationship and lead to frustrations on both parts.” “Simple [...] room will usually be quieter, and booths block background noise better than tables. If one of you uses a hearing aid, make sure to sit with your back to the loudest part of the restaurant, and sit directly across from each other. Hearing aids are often designed to prioritize sound that is coming from in front of you, and diminish sound that comes from [...] from behind. “What’s important is for people with hearing loss and their partners to be open, patient, and keep exploring what communication strategies work best for them as a couple,” says Hans Henrik. Visit our video library to hear from couples and families discussing the impact of hearing loss on their relationships.

for hearing management. Over the years, it has grown to include a wider range of activities and services, including advocacy and educational activities, both for people with hearing loss and their families and on a community level. We represent the interests of people with hearing loss in the public domain and work to support the welfare and integration [...] recent seminar, “The Hearing Journey: What Matters to You?” Christine was able to offer a unique perspective as both a patient advocate and a person with hearing loss herself. We asked Christine to share her experiences growing up with hearing loss, her motivation for using hearing aids, and how she has managed both personal and professional communication [...] school students for 22 years and served as Head of Faculty for seven years before I retired. During the course of my teaching career, my hearing began to deteriorate to the point where I needed to have two hearing aids fitted and, over time, each new set of hearing aids needed to be a bit more powerful as my hearing was − and still is − deteriorating.

agreements with Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) and the University of São Paulo, Brazil . About Action on Hearing Loss Action on Hearing Loss (formerly RNID) is the largest charity in the UK working with and for people who are deaf, have hearing loss and tinnitus. It provides support and care – from residential care for people who are profoundly deaf [...] working with and for people with hearing loss, Action for Hearing Loss has a very thorough understanding of how hearing loss can affect people’s lives – from their relationships to their education and job prospects. The partnership with the Ida Institute provides us with a unique opportunity to participate in the development of new methods and tools that [...] The Ida Institute and Action on Hearing Loss have formed a partnership to expand opportunities for people with hearing loss to participate directly in the innovation of audiological counseling tools and resources. The goal of the partnership is to strengthen the patient’s perspective in their hearing care. “The mission of the Ida Institute is to support

experts whose input and expertise will spark discussion and facilitate knowledge sharing within our online communities in the Learning Hall. In the coming months, their role will be to answer your questions, share relevant materials and research, and engage community members in mutually enriching discussions. The Life with Hearing Loss Community will [...] moderators in the Learning Hall and we are really looking forward to following the debates in these different communities,” says Bert Meijers, Project Manager for the Learning Hall. “The door is now open for hearing care professionals worldwide to share their thoughts and questions and exchange ideas about how to apply and develop person-centered care [...] platform for hearing care professionals dedicated to person-centered care. It provides an opportunity for hearing care professionals of all levels to strengthen their practices by further developing and boosting their counseling skills and person-centered approach. In addition to the communities, the Learning Hall offers free courses and bite-sized content

awarded to projects that develop evidence related to Ida Institute methods and tools and aim to demonstrate the effect of person-centered care in hearing rehabilitation. In 2018, we are particularly interested in projects related to the following topics: Patient and clinician outcomes and experiences using the Ida Tinnitus Management tools Outcomes from engaging [...] using Ida Telecare tools Ida Tools in Education: Implementation and student outcomes The Research Committee will review applications and select three projects. Applicants may request up to $10,000 USD in funding. Recipients of the grant agree to begin their research by September 1, 2018, and submit results by September 1, 2019. Applications are due by [...] by March 5, 2018. Awardees will be notified in May 2018. For more information and to download the application, please visit our Research Grants page .