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test results into language that everyone can relate to.” User-driven innovation The tool is the outcome of a thorough process involving surveys, ethnographic videos, a focus group, interviews with patients and professionals and desktop research, as well as an innovation workshop including patients, hearing care professionals, and academics. A prototype

out while I stayed home and handed out candy. My porch light was on so I could clearly see the trick or treaters, and just in case there was a child with hearing loss in the group of ninjas or princesses, I made sure the children could see my face too. I think it’s better today. Kids tend to use face paint rather than masks, which makes it easier to [...] can understand environmental noises and people’s voices when they are out trick-or-treating: If you’re not accompanying your child, make sure they go with a buddy or a small group. Flashlights can help identify sounds and hazards along the trick-or-treat route but small ones need reminding not to shine them in someone’s face (especially that of the child

towards the person with hearing loss. This will aid with lip-reading and will eliminate any unnecessary barriers to the sound. Even if you are speaking to another person in a group conversation, the more you can direct your mouth towards the people with hearing loss, the better chance they have to hear you. 5. Pay attention to body language. If you see

create global influence and change. It’s not about critical mass, but critical connections - this is what will make the difference in what we can achieve,” said Melanie Gregory, Group Head of Audiology, Leightons. Strengthening the patient’s voice The participants made a plea for strengthening the voice of the patients in all aspects of hearing care. “Hearing [...] change standards and practice. Standard-setting bodies must see the necessity of educating in PCC,” said Neil DiSarno. The PCHN roadmap The two days of intense debates and group work led to the establishment of a joint roadmap that will lay the foundation for the collaboration in the coming year. Activities include the establishment of a common PCC

it even easier to run a group session. Whether you’re starting a group for the first time or looking for new activities to try with your current group, Group AR is a comprehensive source of materials to make your program a success. To learn more about how to start your own group and get inspiration for sessions, visit our Group AR page . [...] adapting to a new device – and its limitations – may be different than the person’s expectations. Group aural rehabilitation programs can support you as a hearing care professional so that you can meet more of the needs of your clients. By bringing together a group of clients and their communication partners, you can efficiently answer questions about technology [...] n situations, and build a peer support network among your clients. Research has shown that group AR programs lead to happier clients and lower return rates. As part of our ongoing work to revitalize our tools and materials, Ida has recently revamped our Group Aural Rehabilitation resource . We have updated our session plans to cover more topics and

red approach is part of the reason for her success. “My clinic is a piece of the world, the way I wish it was,” Shahrzad says between patients. “The staff are a close-knit group who help people because that’s what they believe people should do.” The goal of consultations at the clinic isn’t to sell devices, it’s to offer solutions and relief. Sometimes

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How to facilitate Group AR sessions A facilitator’s role is to plan and prepare for each session, set ground rules, encourage group members to contribute, and occasionally offer expert knowledge as a hearing care professional. The power of Group AR comes from the group members sharing their experiences and suggestions with each other. They are experts [...] silence. Silence allows group members to absorb what has been said. Not filling the silence reinforces that the group belongs to the participants. It can also motivate group members to really consider a statement or question for themselves and may help them provide a thoughtful contribution. Program evaluation Before you begin your Group AR program, decide [...] maintain ground rules Ground rules help everyone get the most out of Group AR. Introduce them in the first session and remind the group as needed: 1. The person speaking must use the microphone This helps everyone hear and prevents us from interrupting one another. 2. Let the group know if you cannot hear the person speaking This communication tactic

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assistive listening devices. Take a few minutes to discuss with group members if they had a chance to try out the dB measurement apps or any assistive technologies, or if they have any other questions from the last session. Discuss the importance of self-advocacy It is important for group members to learn to advocate for themselves in order to deal with [...] and have group members share examples of when they have advocated for themselves. What was the outcome? How can the communication partners in the room support the people with hearing loss as they advocate for themselves? Put together a list of relevant local, regional, and national patient advocacy/consumer organizations to share with group members so [...] unfamiliar surroundings. There are, however, numerous ways to make travel easier, regardless of the mode of transport. Take a few minutes to review these options with the group. If any group members have an upcoming trip, you can use that as inspiration to brainstorm further ideas. Make sure your hearing aids are in good condition before traveling. If in

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than many environments group members will find themselves in. People with hearing loss may find that 15 to 20 dB is not a great enough SNR for them to hear clearly; remind group members to that they may need to asking the person they’re speaking with to speak louder or to move conversations to quieter places. Encourage group members to play around with [...] different kinds. Group members with hearing loss may not know if their hearing aid has a telecoil or is compatible with their phone. Take a minute to go around the room, have group members check their hearing aids, and show them how to activate the settings. If possible, bring other examples of assistive listening devices for group members to examine [...] Group Aural Rehabilitation session six This session focuses on hearing assistive technology (HAT) beyond hearing aids and cochlear implants. Agenda Review from last session: Relaxation techniques Introduce hearing assistive technology Discuss challenging listening environments and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) Group activity: Use an app to identify the

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Group Aural Rehabilitation session five In this session we aim to get group members talking about emotions brought out by hearing loss, their experiences of stigma,, and discuss stress reduction techniques. Agenda Discuss how stigma can affect your experience of hearing loss Introduce stress reduction techniques Group activity: Guided imagery exercise [...] define these two terms as a group. You might use this article from Gagné, Southall, and Jennings to support your conversation. Write down people’s contributions on a flip chart. Ask the group members whether they have experienced stigma. Ask for volunteers to share an instance of when they have faced it. Remind the group that we are not here to problem [...] excessive amounts of alcohol or isolating oneself. Making this distinction will help group members identify negative patterns they may be falling into, and encourage them to employ more positive methods to deal with stress. Group activity: Guided imagery exercise Lead the group in the following guided imagery exercise for relaxation: Please get into a comfortable