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focuses on the realities and roadblocks associated with changing organizational and personal practices in the field of audiology. The title of the seminar series is: “Making Change: Realities and Roadblocks”. We believe that the reflections and insights gained will help inform this process. We look forward to hearing from Adam and his team this fall, when [...] the Box, and the Circle, were met with great enthusiasm at our Motivational Engagement seminar series. From our past seminars and workshops, we know that understanding patient motivation is pivotal to enabling the patient and audiologist to understand what is at stake for the individual when thinking about managing hearing loss. Uncovering and exploring [...] the more you understand the value, and the easier it is to determine when to apply them.” According to Adam, “My view now is that it is absolutely necessary that we understand the human dynamics associated with hearing loss and we fully realize that hearing loss is a communication disorder that affects the patient and all of their communication partners

knowledge, insights and tools that come out of our collaborative learning seminars and workshops,” says Ida Institute Managing Director Lise Lotte Bundesen. “Our goal is to make idainstitute.com a vital and accessible global resource for hearing care professionals and others interested in the human dynamics of hearing loss. Continual updates and innovative content [...] developers and marketers. Judges for the 2011 WebAward competition included members of the media, advertising executives, site designers, content providers and webmasters. Websites were judged against Internet standards and peer sites within their categories. Judges gave high scores to idainstitute.com for website content – 9.5 out of 10 – and ease of [...] content – such as our new e-Learning Laboratory and enhanced Ida Forum – ensure that the website supports continual learning, collaboration, and networking among members of our online community.” Since 1997, the Web Marketing Association has organized the annual WebAward and Internet Advertising Competition award programs. The Web Marketing Association

the barriers to change, and craft a way to move ahead. It will be very helpful to learn more about the current trends and changes taking place in audiology today. Ida played a role in developing the focus and theme for this year’s conference. Melanie Gregory (Ida’s senior audiologist) and Melanie Ferguson (Clinical Scientist and Lead Researcher in Auditory [...] conference sessions, and lead two interactive workshops. With our first workshop, we will launch our new “Living Well with Hearing Loss” counseling tool. The new tool aims to help audiologists better understand how hearing loss affects patient communication in daily life. This will in turn help audiologists develop strategies and solutions for effective [...] group AR program. Jill Preminger, Jane Madell, Sam Trychin, and Hans Henrik Philipsen (Ida Institute) will present. At the Ida booth, we hope to introduce more people to our tools, activities, and online offerings. Our new “Living Well with Hearing Loss” counseling tool will be on display and for sale. Visitors can also pick up some of our other tools for

Published: 21-10-2011 14:17

communication with your clients and achieve a better understanding of their thoughts and needs. Save time in the appointment by using these simple, evidence-based tools to assess your clients’ motivation and provide more effective support. What are the benefits Encourage clients to take action on their hearing loss Personalize and structure communication with [...] theory People with hearing loss on motivation Watch our videos showing real appointments and clients' reflections on their motivation to take action The tools The Line Assess your client’s desire to improve their hearing and their confidence in being able to adhere to their treatment The Box Help your client evaluate the pros and cons of taking action [...] action on their hearing loss versus doing nothing The Circle Understand where your client is on their hearing journey and how to best help them progress Why Improve My Hearing? Send this online tool to your clients to help them prepare for their first appointment by thinking about their motivation and reasons for taking action Additional resources The

Published: 31-10-2011 16:45

Institute Communication partner videos Explore our videos for real-life examples of how hearing loss affects couples and families The tools Communication Rings Use this tool with your client to identify who is most important for them to communicate with and consider how hearing loss might impact their relationship with them. The People I Talk To Send this tool [...] who their key communication partners are and what questions to ask. Goal Sharing for Partners Involve your client's key communication partner in the session to set goals and create a strategy together. The Partner Journey Start a discussion with your client and their communication partner about the impact hearing loss may have had on the relationship. [...] with and involve them in the rehabilitation process. What are the benefits? Help your client communicate with the people that matter the most Involve your client's key communication partner in the rehabilitation process Structure the discussion and set attainable goals together Get better outcomes through family involvement Perspectives and insights

Published: 02-11-2011 16:46

Managing Change As audiologists, we need to manage and negotiate change in our daily routines to navigate through ever shifting demands and requirements. Many audiologists have a desire to enhance client care, but making an individual change in practice, such as implementing new tools, principles and methods (such as Ida tools) can be difficult. For [...] acquire new knowledge. And if you have been able to make changes, your next challenge may involve engaging colleagues and convincing supervisors in your clinical practice to see the benefits of the new approach. On top of this, many health care systems aim to increase the quality of care for an increasing number of people with hearing loss, yet place re [...] explored the barriers to change, and crafted a way to move ahead. Seminar Lectures Experience of Managing Change Please accept marketing cookies to view this content. Adam Beckman reflects on his experience of implementing change as the Head of Audiology Services at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust in England. What Helps and What Hinders Please accept marketing

Published: 03-11-2011 10:22

children talk about their hearing loss. It allows children to show you how they go through their day, and where they have their greatest successes and difficulties. With this information, it is easy to recommend communication strategies, set goals for children to cope with their hearing loss, and recommend appropriate hearing equipment. Talking to a stranger [...] children and improve their sense of self, adaptive functioning, and family functioning. The need and uses of My World specifically was the subject of a Masters thesis by Jessica Round at the University of Western Australia. She found that "there is a need for the ‘My World’ tool from both professional and hearing-impaired perspectives and that defined [...] their hearing loss can make some children nervous. Using My World helps children to openly express their feelings and try out new strategies in a safe environment. Easing their anxiety leads to a more efficient and pleasant appointment. My World is easy to use and to introduce. It is rooted in the evidence-based methodologies of play therapy and narrative

Living Well with Hearing Loss counseling tool at this year’s British Academy of Audiology (BAA) Conference in Wales. The Living Well tool is designed to encourage qualitative dialogue about a patient’s subjective experience. The tool enables hearing care professionals to explore the person behind the hearing loss and to discover and address otherwise [...] on strategies can be applied in each case going forward. At the BAA conference, Melanie Gregory, Karen Parfitt and Kirsten Lauritsen from the Ida Institute led an interactive workshop on the new tool. Over 50 hearing care professionals and researchers participated in the workshop. One participant was Deb Hall from the Biomedical Research Unit in Nottingham [...] can pick different aspects of the tool based on the individual patient and the particular time constraints.” Natalie Ruis, who heads the Southampton Audiology Department and specializes in adult rehabilitation, also attended the workshop. She came away impressed with the tool and excited about the opportunity to use it with her patients. “We can easily

Published: 30-11-2011 16:03

with Hearing Loss Living Well is a counseling tool that uses photos of common situations to help your clients identify when and where it’s most important for them to communicate well. Understanding these priorities can help you recommend the best hearing technologies and communication strategies for each client. What are the benefits? Identify and understand [...] understand your clients’ priorities Personalize and focus treatment plans to improve outcomes Easily recommend appropriate hearing technologies and communication strategies Involve family members to support communication needs Perspectives and insights Ethnographic videos Watch videos with people with hearing loss explaining what strategies they use to [...] beforehand. Living Well with Hearing Loss Seminar The Living Well tool is a product of our seminar series. Read more about the seminar and watch lectures that informed the tool’s development. Recommended reading Browse articles on visual methods and the Living Well tool You might also like... Living Well for Teens and Tweens My Hearing Explained Motivation

reinforce positive patterns, and formulate a strategy for coping with challenges. The tool consists of three different environments: a classroom, a home and an outdoor area. The child can place movable figures and everyday objects in the various environments. This activity helps them describe their communication challenges and successes in every-day life [...] the child a voice and ensure that they are an active participant in the rehabilitation process. On 5 December, we launched the My World tool at a workshop in Manchester, UK. Over 40 hearing care professionals (HCPs) attended the interactive, collaborative workshop. The My World tool can help facilitate an understanding of hearing loss from the child’s [...] England NHS Newborn Hearing Screening Programme, addressed the potential of the tool to support effective communication with young children in clinical settings. During the day, participants discussed the challenges related to managing a child’s hearing loss. They explored these challenges from the perspective of the HCP, the child, and the parent. Through