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Published: 18-03-2013 12:40

cases of hearing loss can be prevented. Some strategies for prevention include: immunizing children, avoidance of ototoxic drugs, and reducing exposure to loud noises. Effects of Hearing Loss Hearing loss has high costs for both individuals and society at large. Hearing loss can reduce one's ability to communicate with others and comprehend speech in noisy [...] performance and affect their prospects later in life. Hearing loss affects the social and economic development of communities around the world. Overall, it is difficult for many hearing impaired persons to acquire, perform, and keep a job. Adults with hearing loss tend to have much higher unemployment rates than those with normal hearing. This will have [...] can contribute to feelings of loneliness, isolation, and frustration, especially among older people with hearing loss. Negative attitudes and stereotypes associated with hearing loss often prevent people from seeking solutions and taking action. Children who do not receive treatment for a hearing loss often experience delays in the development of c

Published: 17-03-2013 21:06

the Ida Institute and the Demant Foundation launched a global, online competition to identify ideas to raise awareness for hearing loss and inspire people to take action on their hearing. The competition harnessed the creativity of the global public and identified over 400 ideas that could put hearing loss on the public agenda and encourage people to [...] California, in April 2013. Ideas Worth Hearing We received so many excellent ideas in the competition, that we wanted to share the ideas online to inspire individuals and organizations to take action and raise awareness of hearing loss in their community. We looked through all of the ideas in the competition, and identified the ideas that were the most [...] nonprofit organizations, and businesses. The result of this work is Ideas Worth Hearing. We hope that this collection of ideas will inspire people to change their world and raise awareness of hearing loss. Collaboration Continues The competition may have ended, but we want to keep the collaborative process going! If you have gone ahead and implemented one of

Published: 13-03-2013 16:06

Visualize Hearing Organize an art exhibition where artists portray hearing loss through art! Idea at a glance Sponsor and organize a traveling art exhibition containing visual media that comments on the experience of hearing and hearing loss. The art exhibit could visualize hearing loss through pixelation. Selectively removing pixels from images and videos [...] others who are looking to communicate personal experiences. Potential impact Hearing and hearing loss can serve as an inspiration for thousands of artists around the world. Transforming hearing loss into a provocative visual language will help open people's minds about the issue and entice them to learn more. [...] those with hearing loss. This would give the viewer an idea of "how hearing looks." Removing pixels from a video could bring to light the social challenges associated with hearing loss. If frames are removed from an animation, the viewer would struggle to comprehend the overall meaning of the story. One would need to "fill in the blanks" and piece together

Published: 13-03-2013 14:45

Visualize Hearing Organize an art exhibition where artists portray hearing loss through art! Idea at a glance Do you have a passion for visual art and the desire to increase awareness of hearing loss around the world? Organize an art exhibition of visual media that comments on the experience of hearing and hearing loss. The art exhibit could visualize [...] others who are looking to communicate personal experiences. Potential impact Hearing and hearing loss can serve as an inspiration for thousands of artists around the world. Transforming hearing loss into a provocative visual language will help open people's minds about the issue and entice them to learn more. [...] visualize hearing loss through pixelation. Selectively removing pixels from images and videos could create a compelling piece of art work. The distortion of visual information is analogous to the auditory experience of those with hearing loss. This would give the viewer an idea of "how hearing looks." Removing pixels from a video could bring to light the

Weill Cornell Medical College Abstract: The purpose of this grand rounds session is to discuss interesting and/or difficult audiologic rehabilitation cases for audience consideration. These cases will highlight the fact that hearing aids and/or cochlear implants are essential but not sufficient for successful rehabilitation. The cases, highlighting [...] challenges implementing group AR, examine the evidence for conducting group AR, and explore the elements of G.R.O.U.P.This will support your efforts toward creating and providing group AR programs in your clinic. 9:00AM - 2:00PM: Ida Institute Exhibit: Tool Display and Demonstrations [...] Module: Facilitate an Understanding of Hearing Loss from the Child's Point of View Session Number: LM027 Location: 208B CE Hours: .1 Presenters: Christine Yoshinaga-Itano, PhD, University of Colorado; Melanie Gregory, AUD, Ida Institute Abstract: The child's perspective is essential when addressing the challenges of hearing loss. Incorporating this perspective

first-time hearing aid users and to identify the patient benefits of using Motivational Engagement methods. The study started in Nottingham Audiology Services in December, 2012. The authors of the winning poster were Mel Ferguson and Holly Thomas (Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research Unit), and collaborators Naomi Russell, Emily Balmer and Will Brassington [...] al Engagement methods, and develop an ethnographic documentary to support the training of other audiologists. Over the course of three days, each member of the audiology team applied the Ida Motivation Tools in three hearing aid fitting appointments. Ida Institute senior audiologist Melanie Gregory facilitated a feedback and reflection session after [...] patient’s needs and motivations more readily than a standard history. “Every single time I have attended an Ida Institute workshop, there has always been somebody that puts their hands up and says it looks nice, but how in the NHS are we going to put something extra into the appointment,” stated Melanie Ferguson, Research Lead for Hearing Loss Rehabilitation

Published: 04-03-2013 12:30

the value of sound through artwork. Partner with hearing clinics or nonprofit organizations to provide teachers and students with educational materials about hearing loss during the contest. This could create class-wide discussions about healthy hearing practices and the importance of regular hearing tests. Present student artwork in a public space in [...] imaginable, from cybersecurity awareness and environmental issues to the impact of conflicts around the world. Potential impact An art contest is a fun way to expose children and young adults to the subjects of hearing and hearing loss. The contest has the potential to introduce parents to the importance of hearing health as students discuss the competition [...] center of your town or city, inviting the general public, parents, and students to celebrate the creative art. The contest could occur during the month of May (Better Hearing Month) or coincide with the International Day for Ear and Hearing on March 3rd. Inspiration Art contests for schools and young people have become hugely popular, with competitions on

Published: 21-02-2013 15:34

Group Activities Learning environment Group exercises and role-plays are central to the Time and Talk method. Group activities allow participants to learn from each other's resources, skills and experience. To ensure a positive learning experience for all participants, you should create a collaborative learning environment. This can be done by ensuring [...] opportunity to contribute by offering input and suggestions and by acting out those suggestions. Possible activites Hot seating - Build a client profile by having observers ask questions of the person who will play the client. Alter ego - Help participants understand what may be going on in the heads of the clinician and the client during the conversation by [...] Competency Skills List and develop a question that they would ask a client based on a particular skill. Engage observers To involve the whole group and maximize the learning outcome of the session, you can give observers a task to complete while they are watching the role play. For example, you can ask observers to identify and call out different aspects

Course teaching methods motivate the students to think critically about clinical situations and work to improve their patient-centered counseling skills. Throughout the course, Professor Humphrey uses role-playing, idea sharing, and reflection exercises to introduce and review patient-centered counseling skills. “The course presents evidence-based practice [...] real-life clinical situations during the course, the students are motivated to stay involved.” Currently an Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center, Beth Humphrey attended the Ida Seminar on Communication Partnerships in 2010. This marks the second year in a row where Professor Humphrey has taught the Audiology [...] are in the process of completing or have completed their supervised clinical appointments. The Ida course expands the students' understanding of their role as an audiologist and reinforces the importance of good communication skills during consultation sessions. “I believe the course will help make my students more well-rounded...The course makes the

launched a new training program to expand the global reach and impact of our tools and methods. The Train the Trainer seminars prepare people to create and deliver their own training programs on the Ida Motivation Tools : the Line, the Box, and the Circle. Alex Griffiths-Brown from Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital in Shropshire, United Kingdom, participated [...] patient responses Encourages shared ownership between audiologist and patient Helps to identify the need for change Establishes a goal (hearing better) and how motivated a patient is towards the solution (hearing aid/communication tactics etc) Promotes conversation between audiologist and patient Methods A rehabilitation training day was planned for all [...] they felt the day had been. The comments and the results from The Line were positive with a majority of staff scoring the day between 7 and 10. Outcomes from Training Day Implemented We allowed ourselves a time during the day where staff could individually come and talk through their ideas about The Line and how we could change practice The GHABP (NHS