Expert insights on the proven benefits of including significant others in audiological rehabilitation and how to implement it into your practice.
Even the most well-intentioned explanations can be misunderstood. The teach-back technique helps ensure that every patient leaves the clinic truly understanding their hearing care.
True person-centered care recognizes that hearing loss affects more than one person and that everyone is impacted differently and so needs personalized care.
This new version of COSI™ is an AI-powered tool that guides patients to define meaningful goals before their appointment, making it easier for hearing care professionals to understand their patients’ top listening needs and for patients to recognize the benefits over time.
Including family in audiologic rehabilitation benefits all involved. Dr. Joseph Montano shares why.
Bringing adults with hearing loss and their family members together to problem solve day-to-day communication in a supportive environment.
The Family Oriented Communication Assessment and Solutions (FOCAS) tool has the potential to address the emotional impact of hearing loss on both clients and their families, removing barriers to hearing aid adoption.
Hearing health advocate, Shari Eberts, shares 10 ways to improve the patient experience during that very important first visit.
Interdisciplinary clinics are beginning to introduce clinic-based parent-to-parent support. Learn about the benefits of the ‘family consultant’ role.
Research Audiologist, Dr. Elizabeth Stewart, summarizes findings from a recent study looking at some of the challenges clinicians face when providing hearing healthcare to culturally and linguistically diverse families.
Research from The University of Queensland, in collaboration with Sonova, has shown how implementing family-centered care in adult audiology appointments can lead to benefits in client satisfaction with services.
Creating inclusion and focusing on cultural sensitivity can help improve your services to families from underrepresented and culturally diverse families. Learn about an upcoming webinar that might inspire you.
Dr. Joseph Montano explains why he always invites family into audiological sessions and how it impacts their well-being.