Parents’ questions to clinicians within paediatric hearing habilitation appointments for children with hearing impairment

Abstract

2019). Parents' questions to clinicians within paediatric hearing habilitation appointments for children with hearing impairment.

Satisfaction with hearing assessment feedback using the My Hearing Explained tool: client and audiologist perceptions

“…One audiologist reported in the focus groups that she will not be implementing the tool as a standard practice but on an "as-needed basis" with the audiogram, due to the limited consultation time. When applying PCC tools, a common perception is that it is time-consuming, and that time is the most significant barrier when addressing a client's socioemotional needs within the allocated consultation time (Johnsen et al 2021;Ekberg et al 2020). However, Luterman (2021) suggest that clients can only progress effectively through hearing rehabilitation as they are emotionally prepared.…”

“…When rating this scale, audiologists prompted clients to discuss and rate their listening effort and quality of life within their social environment. Prioritising time for such discussions and advocating for PCC tools can be beneficial (Johnsen et al 2021) as clients seek information and support (Ekberg et al 2020) beyond the audiogram's results. However, refinement and advocating for PCC is required to ensure clinical development and improved client outcomes for PCC applications (Johnsen et al 2021;Luterman 2021).…”

“…Individualising and simplifying health professional feedback are paramount across the lifespan of clients (World Health Organisation (WHO) 2021). Still, missed PCC opportunities occur with traditional feedback protocols remaining, resulting in a lack of client involvement and resistance to change when explaining clients' hearing ability during feedback (Ekberg et al 2020).…”

“…Since 1922, the audiogram has been the primary tool to routinely record clinical results and counsel clients during feedback (Jerger 2013). The gold standard of using the audiogram during feedback still predominantly follows a medical model, focussing on the technical aspects of hearing loss and limiting individualisation to clients' communicative needs and preferences (Luterman 2021;Ekberg et al 2020;Tai, Barr, and Woodward-Kron 2019;Kessels and de Haan 2003). The audiogram's diagnostic value is undeniable as it is ubiquitous among audiologists (Klyn et al 2021).…”