Published: 23-04-2021 12:30 by Helle Gjønnes Møller
that rewards the ‘no pain no gain’, ‘burning the candle at both ends’, ‘toughing it out’ mentality – and earning our belonging through struggle and reward. Many students get absorbed in this culture. And while having some high intensity times is absolutely okay and to be expected, the acceptance of a constant state of overwhelm is not. The workload will [...] a culmination of many years of thinking, reading, implementing, tweaking, and forming a framework by which every clinical encounter is truly person- and family-centered. “The wonderful Ida tools and strategies offer a person-centered approach to hearing healthcare. This course will support ‘the other person’ in the room – the clinician.” Keep your cup [...] At the heart of listening and communicating is the ability to self-regulate; to know and separate your business from the client’s business. The now trite statement that you cannot pour from an empty cup holds water (or tea). But I want to extend that to say that person-centered care requires us to show up for every appointment as a full cup. The point
Published: 15-04-2021 15:44 by Clint McLean
pointed to person-centered care as the second most important opportunity for hearing care professionals in the coming years, trumped only by telehealth. The global population of people with hearing loss is growing, making quality hearing care more important than ever. Read the full report and start preparing to make the future of hearing care even brighter [...] Let the first ever Future Hearing Journeys report inspire you as you prepare for the next 5-10 years. The report, launched at the AAA conference this week by the Ida Institute, presents insights and analysis from 60 interviews, 6 focus groups, a global survey of almost 1500 people, two workshops, a process of trend analysis and scenario creation, countless [...] explores expected competition in the hearing care sector, identifies where professionals are investing most heavily for the future, and examines the changing role of hearing care professionals. Use the Future Hearing Journeys report to help navigate an uncertain hearing care future. One key finding in the report is that 86% of the 432 people with hearing loss
Published: 12-04-2021 12:07 by Helle Gjønnes Møller
to forget about the patient and their personal needs or opinions. The Inspired by Ida training provides the needed insight into the importance of PCC, how PCC can be achieved in a session, and what tools can be used to facilitate the process,” says Dr. Mahomed-Asmail. Treating the patient not the disease Marissa Pienaar is a fourth-year student who is [...] improve the lives of others. “I thoroughly enjoyed the Inspired by Ida courses, especially the videos illustrating PCC through both viewpoints of the audiologist and the patient. It is evident that PCC has a greater impact on a patient’s motivation to take action in their hearing amplification journey as well as building rapport and trust with the audiologist [...] and not the other way around.” Pienaar’s fellow student, Corlien Venter, agrees. “I found the training very insightful, and I really learned a lot. I thought I was already ‘treating the patient not the disease’ but after completing the training I realized that I have not been treating patients the way that they want to be treated at all. The training
Published: 08-04-2021 12:15
Explore the Future of Hearing Care We can’t plan the future, but we can prepare for it. These resources enable organizations in the audiology sector to do just that. Use the materials below with your colleagues or management team to explore worries about the future, the opportunities it holds, and the steps you may want to take to get ready. Have a [...] engaging dialogue with colleagues about the future of audiology with the five-step Lunch and Chat series. Or dive into a three-hour workshop with your management team to explore how you can prepare your clinic or business for success in the years ahead. What are the benefits? Evaluate the opportunities and risks about the future using four research-based scenarios [...] Snell from the Copenhagen Institute of Futures Studies explains scenario planning and why it helps us prepare for the future The tools Lunch and Chat: Presentation Download the PowerPoint presentation and use it to guide you and your team through the five sessions Lunch and Chat: Facilitator's Guide Download a step-by-step guide to running the lunchtime
Published: 25-03-2021 17:44 by Helle Gjønnes Møller
am digging and really getting to the bottom of the problem for the individual patient.” A cultural shift The interest in PCC has increased over the years. Manz recalls the surge in the mid-late nineties in family-centered care among health practitioners. At the time, there was a significant cultural shift within the healthcare delivery system, one that [...] experience, the single most important factor is the satisfaction of my clients. Helping each person to achieve their specific, unique, communication goals is what it’s all about. That’s why I got into the profession in the first place. It’s the successes along the way that have kept me eager to continue as a practitioner over the years.” So how is that [...] care (PCC), the approach in fact requires fundamental training and an explicit, continuous focus on the core principles. A few years ago, Manz joined Inspired by Ida – a program that helps both new and experienced hearing care professionals develop their person-centered skills and apply them in practice. Since its launch in 2018, the program has attracted
Published: 19-03-2021 12:31 by Clint McLean
Associates in 2012, it was already 3 years older than the 29-year-old. She’s led many updates to the business over the years including a full remodel on both locations. And while she may have said goodbye to most of the pink Formica cabinets and counters, the basic philosophy of the business remains; focus on the patient as a whole and embrace new hearing [...] better hearing. The Ida program was one more way that we could train to make sure that we are meeting the patient at their comfort level and helping them make the changes they desire. Three words to describe the Inspired by Ida program Exceptional Patient Care Was there a lightbulb moment or key takeaway from the Inspired course? The journey to treating [...] us about the Inspired program, PCC, and what her business has in common with sea otters. What is your clinic’s superpower? Shapeshifting. We are there for our patients in every possible way: wearing the hat of a hearing doctor, a counselor, a therapist, a companion, a Bluetooth expert, and so much more. Why did you and the team enroll in the Inspired
Published: 11-03-2021 17:00 by Karin Weiser
I just knew I had come to the end of a road and needed to start a new chapter. But what would the title be? A year-long process Soon after, I entered a year-long process to be evaluated for a CI. Yes, it took almost a year for me to go through the various medical tests, be approved, make the decision, and actually have the operation. It was a tough process [...] didn’t go through it with a happy heart. I cried plenty of tears. And I was scared. Getting a CI entails a brain operation and like any other operation there are always physical risks. The procedure itself is relatively simple and a small part of the whole process: it’s over in a couple of hours and only requires one night in the hospital. It’s the post [...] any outcomes. The best advice I received was to make sure I was emotionally ready before making a decision. Throughout the whole process, I allowed myself to take my time and I often reminded myself that I was in the driver’s seat. There was no pressure from the medical world or anyone else. Just myself. Shaping destiny I had lived in the hearing world
Published: 03-03-2021 14:00 by Judith Vonberg
captures the current and growing needs for ear and hearing care, and provides direction on the way forward for ensuring equitable access to quality services. The report contributes with new knowledge about the occurrence of hearing loss around the world and the cost of untreated hearing loss. Which findings stand out the most to you? Perhaps the most [...] What is the aim of the World Report on Hearing? What difference can the report make? The World Report on Hearing was requested by the World Health Assembly in 2017. It aims to motivate political action and drive policy formulation for promotion of ear and hearing care globally. Based on the latest evidence, the report will serve as an advocacy and [...] been published, what are the next steps? Following the release of the report, the WHO will be working with its regional and country offices to support Member States in the implementation of its recommendations. In the coming months, a number of regional and national-level policy events are planned in different parts of the world. These events will provide
Published: 26-02-2021 09:16 by Judith Vonberg
why I reached out to the Ida Institute to offer our help in translating the tools. One day, the goal is to have everything translated, but we’re starting slow, doing what we can.” PCC going strong at Montréal Until now, the driving forces behind PCC at the university – in both the teaching of audiology and the practice of it at the university clinic – [...] Tools . She recalls hearing about the Ida Institute in her first semester, looking up the website, and getting excited about the tools available. “Then I looked at all the lovely languages that are available on the website and saw that there was nothing in French. My heart was just so sad,” she says. “We have a growing population of audiologists in Quebec [...] and Moïn-Darbari are hopeful about the future of PCC in Quebec, but they are also aware of the challenges. While PCC is integral to the work of rehabilitation clinics in the province, the situation is very different in evaluation clinics. “When you look at the number of people who are diagnosed with hearing loss every day, it’s a minimal number who go
Published: 19-02-2021 10:00 by Shari Eberts
hearing loss can help the family see the severity of the condition and realize that their assistance is needed for effective communication. The patient cannot do it all by themselves. Teach the family communication best practices like getting the attention of the person with hearing loss before speaking or making sure they are facing the person when talking [...] loss, just as you are the expert on hearing aids and fittings. Their input is critical. Set the stage at the start of the appointment so they know how much time is allocated to each portion of the process — e.g., 10 minutes to understand the patient’s experiences, 10 minutes for a hearing test, etc. This will help keep you both on schedule. Help manage [...] this exercise. It takes people with hearing loss an average of 7 to 10 years to seek treatment for their struggles. Make sure your office provides the support they need from the moment they come through the door. When your patients feel supported, they are more likely to follow the treatment plan and return to your office when changes in their hearing