The pivotal role of family in making healthcare related decisions
Family members can help patients with hearing loss make decisions about their management options. And when supportive, they can even increase the uptake of hearing aids.
Family-Centered Care
Expert insights on the proven benefits of including significant others in audiological rehabilitation and how to implement it into your practice.
We proudly present…The Audiologist
Welcome to our brand-new podcast series on Family-Centered Care! In the first episode, Louise Hickson tells us why there is no need for mixed feelings about involving the family into hearing care. Listen in!
Family-centered care (FCC) and eAudiology: the marriage of concept and technology
When schedules and distance prevent families from attending consults, technology offers hearing care professionals an easy and convenient solution.
What can we do to foster more family member involvement?
Once we identify the obstacles that are preventing us from implementing a family-centered approach, we can brainstorm and find facilitators to overcome them.
Active Communication Education program: Family-Centered Care in action
Bringing adults with hearing loss and their family members together to problem solve day-to-day communication is a brilliant way to provide family-centered hearing care.
Between you and me, are you sure you really practice Family-Centered Care?
Bringing Family Centered Care (FCC) to life takes a conscious effort. By simply setting clear, easy and measurable goals, you can confidently raise your hand the next time you’re asked whether you practice FCC.
Implementing family-centered care in a whole-of-clinic manner
For family-centered care to be effective in your clinic, it should be embraced by all staff members.
Why implementing family-centered care is like making home-made pasta
You can do a good job practicing family-centered care (FCC) without any special tools, but with the right tools, you can do it much better!
eAudiology: Shifting from theory to practice
The profession of audiology is changing at a rapid pace. A family-centered care approach to eAudiology can help ease the transition from a traditional model to an innovative one.
Gradual change is hard to detect and not just for amphibians
My husband knows when I struggle to hear and fills the blind spot in the dialogue with my HCP. Family-centered care ensures we work together towards solutions that fit our true needs.
Involving the family in the continuing better hearing process (Part II)
Why family centred care will benefit your patient and your business.
Involving the family in the better hearing process (Part I)
Why family centered care will benefit your patient and your business.