Spotlight on Special Interest Group 7, Aural Rehabilitation and Its Instrumentation

ASHA Leader ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 18 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathleen Cienkowski

Health care is transitioning away from the traditional medical model to a patient-centered approach. Patient-centered care results in better adherence to rehabilitation protocols, especially for chronic health conditions that may include hearing loss. For many ASHA members not familiar with patient-centered care, SIG 7 can be a valuable resource for learning about key concepts and their clinical application

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron Bechtold ◽  
Suzanne Fredericks

In patient-centered care, the patient’s values, beliefs, and preferences regarding overall health and well-being are incorporated into the plan of care and implementation of all care-related activities. Most nurses are familiar with the concept of patient-centered care but may not know how to integrate this concept effectively into practice. This article presents an overview of patient-centered care and explains how to integrate it clinically, focusing on specific strategies. To apply patient-centered care to your clinical practice, you need to consider the five essential concepts below.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron Bechtold ◽  
Suzanne Fredericks

In patient-centered care, the patient’s values, beliefs, and preferences regarding overall health and well-being are incorporated into the plan of care and implementation of all care-related activities. Most nurses are familiar with the concept of patient-centered care but may not know how to integrate this concept effectively into practice. This article presents an overview of patient-centered care and explains how to integrate it clinically, focusing on specific strategies. To apply patient-centered care to your clinical practice, you need to consider the five essential concepts below.


Author(s):  
Yvette M. McCoy

Purpose Person-centered care shifts the focus of treatment away from the traditional medical model and moves toward personal choice and autonomy for people receiving health services. Older adults remain a priority for person-centered care because they are more likely to have complex care needs than younger individuals. Even more specifically, the assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders are often thought of in terms of setting-specific (i.e., acute care, skilled nursing, home health, etc.), but the management of dysphagia in older adults should be considered as a continuum of care from the intensive care unit to the outpatient multidisciplinary clinic. In order to establish a framework for the management of swallowing in older adults, clinicians must work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team using current evidence to guide clinical practice. Private practitioners must think critically not only about the interplay between the components of the evidence-based practice treatment triad but also about the broader impact of dysphagia on caregivers and families. The physical health and quality of life of both the caregiver and the person receiving care are interdependent. Conclusion Effective treatment includes consideration of not only the patient but also others, as caregivers play an important role in the recovery process of the patient with swallowing disorders.


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