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needs of the family and the child 4) How to use the tool with children at different developmental stages 5) How to adapt the tool for multiple disciplines, including teachers of the deaf, pediatric audiologists and speech and language therapists. Members of the working group will develop and review the materials during the Fall and Winter of 2012. The [...] children can externalize their hearing loss and describe communication situations in a concrete fashion with a hearing care professional Since the launch of the My World tool in December 2011, we have received positive feedback on the tool at workshops in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia. Users of the My World tool found that the tool gives [...] gives the child a voice during the appointment and can help hearing care professionals acquire a more holistic understanding of the child in their social context. In addition, the tool acts as an excellent “ice breaker” for quiet children and can be a good way to acquire speech samples from the child. Tool users informed us that additional guidance material

ideas. One involved targeting educators in elementary and high schools to spread the word among students and parents. Another idea was to place fun messages and catchy photos on disposable coffee cups to grab people’s attention and direct them to a website with information about hearing tests and hearing loss. In July, we are asking people to come up with [...] The summer is here, and the ideas competition is rolling along with over 180 ideas and 700 people signed up. The competition, which runs until the end of September, asks people from around the world to create innovative ideas to raise awareness for hearing loss and inspire people to take action. We have been extremely impressed with the amount of t [...] world to learn more about the latest innovations in hearing health care. During the four-day summer camp, participants camp outside in the fresh air and attend lectures and workshops led by a diverse group of subject matter experts. As part of this year’s program, Annette Molbech, Annegrethe Mølhave and Tim Cooke from the Ida Institute conducted a workshop

n experiences of hearing-loss patients and their partners. Throughout his career, Stephens contributed significantly to developing a broader and deeper understanding of the human dynamics of hearing loss. He was a prolific author, having written several books and published over 400 articles in peer reviewed scientific journals and books. Recently, Stephens [...] saddened to learn that Ida Fellow and faculty member Dafydd Stephens has passed away at the age of 70. Stephens was a pioneer of audiology and audiological medicine, and played a key role in establishing audiological medicine in the United Kingdom. His research and publications worked towards establishing more patient-centered and holistic approaches to clinical [...] several articles with Ida Fellow Vinaya Manchaiah that increased our knowledge of the patient’s perspective of hearing loss and their own journey. The articles served to further develop our understanding of the Ida Patient Journey tool and the Ida Communication Partners Journey tool. Born in Caerfyrddin (Wales), Stephens started his audiology career

online tool to help hearing care professionals develop and conduct their own Group AR program. The online tool will also be presented at the 15th Annual Canadian Academy of Audiology Conference and Exhibition in October 2012. Group aural/audiological rehabilitation is an effective and efficient way to help hearing-impaired persons and their communication [...] adjust to their hearing loss, make the best use of hearing aids, and learn useful communication skills. The G.R.O.U.P. tool contains a combination of videos of real-life Group AR sessions and content written by Group AR experts. The tool includes a Quick Start Guide that contains all of the information one would need to quickly get going and start a Group [...] practices and suggestions for topics, facilitation methods and sessions for special audiences. Moreover, the tool will offer an Ask the Expert section, where one can pose a question and get assistance from the tool’s authors. There is an overwhelming body of evidence that supports the implementation of Group AR for hearing impaired individuals and their

reflect and consider what is preventing them from taking action on their hearing loss and acquiring hearing instruments. The Ida Motivation tools can serve as a conversation starter, allowing the dispenser to focus the consultation on the client’s needs and encourage the client to openly reflect on the advantages and disadvantages of obtaining and using [...] Private hearing health care clinics can benefit significantly by integrating Ida’s Motivation Tools (the Line, the Box, and the Circle) into their daily practice, according to David Rist, Head of Development and Training at Hidden Hearing, a private retailer of hearing instruments and services in the United Kingdom. According to David Rist, the Motivation [...] both new and experienced dispensers to open meaningful, constructive conversations with their clients. Such conversations can help clients explore personal barriers to taking action and obtaining hearing instruments. In this way, dispensers can actively engage clients and coach them through their change process while demonstrating respect and empathy

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do hearing healthcare professionals do to promote hearing aid use and benefit among adults? A systematic review Ismail, Afzarini H., Munro, Kevin J., Armitage, Christopher J., and Dawes, Piers D. (2018) International Journal of Audiology. Patient Motivation (Adult Audiologic Rehabilitation) Clark, J.G., and Weiser, C.M. (2013). In J. Montano and J. [...] Adult Audiologic Rehabilitation (second edition, pp. 159-206). San Diego, California: Plural Publishing. Older Adults and Hearing Help-Seeking Behaviors Saunders, G., Chisolm, T., and Wallhagen, M. (2012). Older Adults and Hearing Help-Seeking Behaviors. American Journal of Audiology, Vol. 21, 331-337. Effective patient education: A guide to increased [...] engagement Clark, J. G., Maatman, C., and Gailey, L. (2012). Seminars in Hearing. 33, 35-45. Feasibility of Implementing Motivation Tool in an NHS Audiology Clinic Melanie Ferguson, Holly Thomas, E. Balmer, William Brassington, Naomi Russell, and Melanie Gregory (2012). Geometry of patient motivation: Circles, lines and boxes Clark, J. (2010). Audiology

action and raise public awareness for hearing loss. A group from Denmark won the mini-competition with their idea: “Make it a Gadget." The group proposes reconceptualizing hearing aids as gadgets that are useful for everyone. This could change the public’s perception of hearing aids and possibly inspire more people to take action on their hearing. We recently [...] the new gadget I got!’ If the hearing aid could be directly connected to a computer and with a smartphone, then it would be seen as cool and would be both useful and practical.” states Charlotte Branth Claussen. How do you think hearing aids could be reimagined as gadgets? What types of functionality would transform hearing aids into something useful for [...] right: Miguel Kjaedegaard Carvalho, Nicolai Bentzen, and Charlotte Branth Claussen) to discuss their idea. Inspiration for the idea stemmed from the group’s desire to radically change the public’s current perception of hearing aids. Instead of associating hearing aids with hearing loss, they believe hearing aids can be transformed into an essential gadget

approaches new patients select when given options for hearing care. Finally, she provides evidence about shared decision making in audiological rehabilitation and suggests the clinical implementations of this new research. Louise Hickson, Ph.D. is Professor of Audiology and Head of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The University of Queensland [...] Rehabilitation Options for Adults with Hearing Loss. The course can be accessed by visiting the Audiology Online Website . In the course, Louise Hickson provides an overview of clinical research on shared decision making and how audiologists present intervention options to adults seeking to address their hearing loss for the first time. She suggests [...] suggests that the Ida Motivation Tools (The Line, The Box, and The Circle) can help audiologists manage the process of shared decision making and help clients choose appropriate rehabilitation options. The course begins by exploring the concept of shared decision making and evaluating the importance of the concept for audiologists. Next, Hickson describes the

Published: 04-09-2012 13:22

content. A private hearing clinic in London has integrated the Ida Motivation Tools into their daily practice. Watch an audiologist at the clinic use the tools with a client and listen to her reflections on the experience. At the film's conclusion, the team discusses how they changed as an organization to incorporate the Ida tools and why the Ida tools [...] s over the course of three days. They found that the tools provide a valuable framework that taps into client needs and motivations more readily than a standard history. Watch audiologist Naomi Russell use the tools with a client and reflect on her experience. Managers' reflections Please accept marketing cookies to view this content. After each day

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situations at the clinic and in the homes of people with hearing loss. They provide a unique insight into audiological practice and the challenges that people with hearing loss face in their daily lives. The films are classified according to the stages in the Patient Journey tool . The films' subjects reflect on their hearing loss in a way that is often [...] person's and communication partner's perspective on hearing loss. The films are produced by Ida anthropologists in close collaboration with audiologists and their clients. Please note that the films are for educational purposes only. The films are organized by theme. Click a box below to begin. Cochlear implant journeys Communication partners Hearing loss