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than just ears and hearing conditions require more than just devices. We do this in several ways. In partnership with those with lived experience of hearing conditions, we innovate and implement new services centered on their needs and preferences. We also promote and are involved in person-centered research and share our knowledge and skills. Finally [...] is redesigning hearing health services to embrace the whole person, and why storytelling is so important to the organization. How do you and your organization work towards making hearing care more person-centered? A key feature of Soundfair’s strategy is to catalyze change in the hearing sector so that services are person-centered and encompass the whole [...] we hear from the 30 members of the Person-Centered Hearing Network (PCHN) , a collaboration of organizations across five continents with a shared vision of universal person-centered hearing care. Soundfair works with people with hearing loss and the communities around them to educate, advocate, and bring meaningful change across Australia. Acting CEO

credibility and given us regular opportunities to focus on building and enhancing our current offering to students. This is particularly valuable in the current pandemic where other pressures and challenges continue to make demands on our time. What do you see as the greatest challenges and opportunities for hearing care in the next decade? Hearing care will [...] sentence, what is your ideal vision of hearing care in the future? Where individuals are supported to have good hearing health throughout their lifetime, reducing the stigma associated with hearing loss and help-seeking. Image: University of Southampton Audiology students at work in the clinical skills lab in the Hearing and Balance Centre. [...] to person-centered hearing care (PCC) is not new. We spoke to Victoria Watson from the university’s Hearing and Balance Centre to find out how they infused their curricula with PCC and about a unique summer project to support the department’s international students. This interview is part of a series on the Person-Centered Hearing Network, a collaborative

background in communications and learning and development. She has lived and worked in nine countries across four continents and speaks four languages. Karin lives with hearing loss and got her first cochlear implant in 2017. Karin works as an International Business Coach and (copy)writer. She offers coaching to support other hearing-impaired individuals [...] my puppy’s paw steps on the wooden floors, and gentle rain tapping on the windowpanes. I also remember hearing odd sounds and having to reidentify and mentally acknowledge what an airplane sounded like, a car horn, and traffic in general. Even today, more than three years on, I don’t take sound for granted and I still hear new things. Before my CI operation [...] I was recently contacted by a hearing-impaired individual in my network whose father is about to have a CI operation. We met over a coffee so I could share my personal journey leading up to and post operation. This is exactly what I needed and couldn’t find. I now know that there are many ‘buddy systems’ out there – and I strongly encourage new CI users

Published: 01-09-2021 13:09

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about. Shari Eberts is a hearing health advocate, writer, speaker, and avid Bikram yogi. She is the founder of Living with Hearing Loss , a blog and online community for people living with hearing loss and tinnitus. She also serves on the Board of Hearing Loss Association of America . Shari has an adult-onset genetic hearing loss and hopes that by sharing [...] links with the hearing loss community. 1. Attend hearing loss support group meetings This is probably the easiest place to start. Many hearing loss support groups exist throughout the world, including actives ones in the USA ( Hearing Loss Association of America ), Canada ( Canadian Hard of Hearing Association ) and the UK ( Hearing Link ). The Int [...] development and enhancement of their products. And why the Ida Institute includes people with hearing loss in their research and brainstorming sessions. It is also why audiologists should become more involved in the hearing loss community outside of the clinic. Practicing person-centered care requires it. How to engage with the hearing loss community

ways of measuring PCC and considering what designs and methods can be applied to achieve this in academia and beyond. Some initial insights and ideas were shared as the partners convened earlier this summer. But before we dive into the highlights from this conversation, let us first take a glance at the wider healthcare landscape and the work that is being [...] How do you evaluate intrinsic traits such as empathy and compassion? How do you rate subtle behaviors like being respectful of other’s needs and values and asking open-ended questions? Many of the skills and qualities that characterize person-centered care (PCC) are indeed difficult to measure. Nonetheless, there is a growing incentive to do so, as [...] outcomes and reduce the burden on health services. And with recognition from such authorities as The National Academy of Medicine in the US and The National Health Service in the UK, the approach has transitioned from its previous position as a nice-to-have add-on to being a fundamental part of quality care. Indeed, a multitude of tools and resources

audiology curriculum and clinical practice. We're talking to Hlayisi about how she and her fellow educators are making hearing care person-centered, some exciting projects they are working on, and her hearing care hopes for the future. How do you and your colleagues work towards making hearing care more person-centered? In our theoretical and clinical teaching [...] greatest challenges may be the attitudes of some of those in the hearing care industry. There needs to be more learning and adapting based on what is demanded by the ever-changing field and patient needs. In one sentence, what is your ideal vision of hearing care in the future? An inclusive and responsive field for all. Would you like to get involved with [...] curriculums and clinical practices. Why did the audiology program at the University of Cape Town join the Person-Centered Hearing Network? The audiology program, as part of the Faculty of Health Sciences, aims to produce clinicians that are guided by research evidence and over the last decade or so, there has been ample evidence pointing towards PCC. And having

health advocate, writer, speaker, and avid Bikram yogi. She is the founder of Living with Hearing Loss , a blog and online community for people living with hearing loss and tinnitus. She also serves on the Board of Hearing Loss Association of America . Shari has an adult-onset genetic hearing loss and hopes that by sharing her story she will help others [...] about hearing loss and are marketing the documentary to television stations and streaming services and submitting it to other film festivals. By shining a light on the hearing loss experience, we strive to build awareness, community, and a more inclusive world for all. Learn more about the film at www.we-hearyou.com . Shari Eberts is a hearing health [...] And unless they have hearing loss too, neither do our audiologists, which creates a barrier to person-centered care. When clinicians have a better sense of the emotions and frustrations that accompany hearing loss, it is easier for them to identify with their patients. And when they see the ways that hearing loss impacts their clients at work, at play

experiences of people with hearing and balance conditions. Aston University has been an Ida partner since 2018. We’re talking to Hussain about helping students create person-centered appointments, using Ida courses in their program, and the double-edged sword of technology. How do you and your colleagues work towards making hearing care more person-centered [...] space to share best practices, ideas, and troubleshoot with others. It’s been an engaging experience where each organization is a key player involved in driving change. What do you see as the greatest challenges and opportunities for hearing care in the next decade? Progress in technology and systems are most welcome and an exciting part of the audiology [...] misinterpretations and miscommunications around hearing care. Advancements in technology don’t negate the need for a hearing care professional to support a person’s specific needs. It’s important that students have the chance to learn about technological advancements and how they can best support patients. By learning more about the technology and options, we’re

in the stigma surrounding hearing aids and aging. For many people, this means putting off acting on their hearing loss and suffering in silence, often for years. When I think about it though, I used to feel a similar way. I’ve worn hearing aids since I was four and felt stigmatized for many years. I stood out from my peers and not in a good way. I craved [...] patients to weigh up the pros and cons of wearing hearing aids. Being able to put everything into perspective was something that helped me overcome stigma – and seemed to help Rose too. I also sometimes share my experience of where the pros of wearing hearing aids far outweigh the cons to build a connection with the patient and gain their trust. I also use [...] this opportunity to point out the fact that I wear hearing aids too, to prove it’s not just older people who have them. Of course, one (trainee) audiologist alone can’t solve the problem of hearing aid stigma. Every hearing care professional has a role to play, as do hearing aid manufacturers. Some hearing aid adverts seem to validate the stigma rather