Should Significant Others Be Encouraged to Join Adult Group Audiologic Rehabilitation Classes?

2003 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 545-555 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jill E. Preminger
Keyword(s):  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Significant Others ◽  
Adult Group ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Class Participation ◽  
Hearing Handicap ◽  
Hearing Aid Benefit ◽  
Assessment Scales ◽  
Audiologic Rehabilitation ◽  
And Training

The benefit of participation in group audiologic rehabilitation classes was examined for adults with hearing loss (subjects) and their significant others (SOs). Thirteen subjects attended the classes with their SOs, and 12 subjects attended the classes on their own. All subjects attended six 90-minute classes consisting of informational lectures, and training in communication strategies, auditory perception, and auditory and visual perception. Self-assessment scales measuring hearing aid benefit and use of communication strategies were completed prior to class participation and following the completion of all classes. The results indicated that the majority of subjects reported increased use of communication strategies following class participation. In addition, a significant reduction in hearing handicap following class participation was measured across all subjects and SOs, and the greatest reduction in handicap was measured for subjects who attended the classes with their SOs. SO participation in group AR (audiologic rehabilitation) classes should be encouraged.

scholarly journals An Analytical Perspective of the Reliability of Multi-Evaluation in Higher Education

Mathematics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1223
Author(s):  
Antonio Rodríguez Fuentes ◽  
José Luis Gallego Ortega
Keyword(s):  
Selection Process ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Statistical Software ◽  
Self Evaluation ◽  
Participant Selection ◽  
Analytical Perspective ◽  
Second Year ◽  
The University ◽  
And Control ◽  
And Training

It is urgent to evaluate the rest of the renewed elements within the university didactic action, overcoming the hegemony of traditional methods in which the professor constitutes as the sole evaluator. If autonomous and cooperative group-based learning is encouraged, self-assessment and co-assessment must also be promoted, apart from the traditional lecturing and evaluation by others. The assessing competence of Teacher Training degree students (n = 175) was researched, started with stratified sampling (in the second and fourth years), following a participant selection process in each group. The compiled data were subject to descriptive, inferential, and correlation analysis by means of statistical software. The results pointed to low execution levels as for the self-evaluation (individual and group), although a certain progress was identified in the four year students compared to those in their second year of study. A better execution in evaluation was observed in all students regarding co-assessment (among different work groups in the classroom) and assessment by others (towards the professor). The use of all types of assessment is proposed, having a certain awareness and training regarding self-evaluation, and counting with a full supervision and control over it. All in all, the advantages of multiple and democratic assessment surpass the drawbacks derived from them.

scholarly journals Self-Assessment of Unilateral and Bimodal Cochlear Implant Experiences in Daily Life

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elke M J Devocht ◽  
A. Miranda L Janssen ◽  
Josef Chalupper ◽  
Robert J Stokroos ◽  
Herman Kingma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cochlear Implant ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Hearing Ability ◽  
Hearing Handicap ◽  
General Quality ◽  
Contralateral Ear

AbstractObjectiveThe subjective experiences were assessed of cochlear implant (CI) users either wearing or not wearing a hearing aid (HA) at the contralateral ear.DesignUnilateral CI-recipients were asked to fill out a set of daily-life questionnaires on bimodal HA use, hearing disability, hearing handicap and general quality of life.Study sampleTwenty-six CI-recipients who regularly use a contralateral HA (bimodal group) and twenty-two CI-recipients who do not use a HA in the contralateral ear (unilateral group).ResultsComparisons between both groups (bimodal versus unilateral) showed no difference in self-rated disability, hearing handicap or general quality of life. However within the group of bimodal listeners, participants did report a significant benefit of bimodal hearing ability in various daily life listening situations.ConclusionsBimodal benefit in daily life can consistently be experienced and reported within the group of bimodal users.

Assessment of Significant Other's Burden and Their Communication Strategies to Enhance the Treatment Outcome in Aphasia

2018 ◽  
pp. 254-268
Author(s):  
Pinki Singh ◽  
Apoorva Pauranik
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Outcome ◽  
Treatment Planning ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Significant Others ◽  
Emotional Attachment ◽  
Stroke Management ◽  
Supportive Communication ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Significant Bearing

Post-stroke management of person with aphasia (PWA) needs the crucial involvement of significant others (SOs) or caregivers of PWA. The manners in which SOs perceive the burden and execute their supportive communication strategies (SCS) are highly variable and are influenced by many factors like their motivation, emotional attachment, constraints of time and economy, self-confidence, and the clinical and individualistic attributes of the PWA herself or himself. There are variations regarding motivation, supportive communication strategies (SCS), significance and burden of communication to PWA by SO. These variations lead to a prognosis of a PWA, which needs to be evaluated for a better understanding of the diversity of burden and SCS before incorporating tailor-made treatment planning. These aspects have a significant bearing on the prognosis of aphasia, hence must be evaluated prior to treatment planning.

EMS in the pastoral industries of western Queensland: from customisation to implementation

2007 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
pp. 284 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. M. Sallur ◽  
L. Z. Weier ◽  
L. I. Pahl ◽  
S. B. Holmes ◽  
C. S. Yeoman
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Environmental Management Systems ◽  
Personal Contact ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Step Process ◽  
Group Situation ◽  
Staged Approach ◽  
And Training

This paper outlines the customisation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) for the pastoral industry of western Queensland, the recruitment and training of pastoral producers, and their development and implementation of EMS. EMS was simplified to a 7-step process and producers were recruited to trial this customised EMS. Producers from 40 properties received EMS training, either as groups or individually. Of these, 37 commenced Pastoral EMS development through a facilitated approach that allowed them to learn about EMS while developing an EMS for their property. EMS implementation has been more effective with producers who were trained in groups. At this stage, however, most producers do not see value in EMS as there are currently no strong drivers to warrant continued development and implementation. Key findings resulting from this work were that personal contact and assistance is vital to encourage producers to trial EMS, and that a staged approach to EMS implementation, commencing with a self-assessment, is recommended. EMS training is most successful in a group situation; however, an alternative method of delivery should be provided for those producers who, either by choice or isolation, have to work alone. A support network is also necessary to encourage and maintain progress with EMS development and implementation, particularly where no strong drivers exist.

Oxford Desk Reference: Critical Care

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Tissue Perfusion ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Cardiovascular Monitoring ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
And Training ◽  
Desk Reference ◽  
Assessment Questions

Oxford Desk Reference: Critical Care second edition is a clinical guide reflecting best practice and training pathways. Each topic is laid out in a concise entry, allowing rapid access to information. The second edition includes new sections on tissue perfusion monitoring and paediatric and maternal critical care, as well as expanded coverage of cardiovascular monitoring, myocardial infarction, and respiratory therapy techniques. New self-assessment questions support FFICM (Fellow of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine) and EDIC (European Diploma of Intensive Care) revision as well as continuing medical education reflection. Covering the entire discipline in an easy-to-read format, this is the definitive clinical reference for critical care, ideal for trainees, consultants, advanced care practitioners, and nurses.

Changes in Tinnitus after Cochlear Implantation and Its Relation with Psychological Functioning

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francka J.J. Kloostra ◽  
Rosemarie Arnold ◽  
Rutger Hofman ◽  
Pim Van Dijk
Keyword(s):  
Cochlear Implantation ◽  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Short Version ◽  
Hospital Anxiety ◽  
Hearing Handicap ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Anxiety Depression ◽  
Hearing Aid Benefit

This study retrospectively assessed the prevalence of tinnitus in cochlear implant patients and the changes after implantation in 212 patients implanted between 2000 and 2009. Patients were included at least 6 months after implantation and received 2 sets of questionnaires, one about the situation before implantation and one about the situation after implantation. Mostly standardized questionnaires assessed tinnitus handicap (Tinnitus Handicap Inventory, THI, and Tinnitus Handicap Questionnaire, THQ), tinnitus characteristics, hearing loss (Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit) and anxiety/depression (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale). Of the approached patients, 117 completed the full sets of questionnaires and 35 completed a short version. Preoperative tinnitus was reported by 51.3% of these patients, of which 55.6% reported a reduction or cessation of their tinnitus after implantation. However, 8.2% of the patients with tinnitus reported a postoperative deterioration of their tinnitus. In addition, among the patients without preoperative tinnitus, 19.6% reported the start of tinnitus after implantation. The self-reported change of tinnitus correlated with the pre- and postoperative scores on the THI and THQ. The THQ showed slightly more changes in scores after cochlear implantation compared to the THI. Overall hearing handicap and feelings of anxiety and depression decreased after implantation. In conclusion, tinnitus is reduced after cochlear implantation in an important part of the patients, but in a small part implantation has a negative effect on tinnitus. When tinnitus starts after implantation, the tinnitus handicap is mild.

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