Audiology Services In Diverse Communities

Author : Alejandra Ullauri
Publisher : Plural Publishing
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781635503340

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Audiology Services in Diverse Communities by Alejandra Ullauri Pdf

As the population in the U.S. becomes more diverse, health care professionals have a responsibility to adapt their services to meet the needs of the diverse populations they serve. However, many providers lack access to the appropriate resources to provide high quality care to their Spanish-speaking patients. Audiology Services in Diverse Communities is a professional resource designed to decrease language barriers, improve patient-clinician interactions, and create more culturally competent hearing services. Written by a clinician for clinicians working on a daily basis with minority communities experiencing existing systemic barriers, this unique text begins with an overview of cultural competence and the barriers that exist in audiology services. The text continues an evidence-based, cross-cultural approach to addressing some of those barriers and generating a discussion of what professionals can do in their own clinical settings. The final, and largest, section of the text is a language tool presented in both English and Spanish to aid clinicians as they communicate and work with Spanish-speaking patients. Key Features: * The only book that provides clinicians with a compilation of resources, in English and Spanish, ready to use in clinic * More than 25 resources such as clinical history forms, test instructions, standardized questionnaires, self-assessment tools available in English and Spanish to help clinicians provide with language concordance during clinical encounters. * Evidence-based ideas that can help clinicians assess, develop, implement, and monitor cultural-competent services * A unique format that allows clinicians to visualize English resources on the left-side and Spanish resources on the right-side, facilitating communication between patient and clinician

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on Accessible and Affordable Hearing Health Care for Adults
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2016-10-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309439268

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Hearing Health Care for Adults by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on Accessible and Affordable Hearing Health Care for Adults Pdf

The loss of hearing - be it gradual or acute, mild or severe, present since birth or acquired in older age - can have significant effects on one's communication abilities, quality of life, social participation, and health. Despite this, many people with hearing loss do not seek or receive hearing health care. The reasons are numerous, complex, and often interconnected. For some, hearing health care is not affordable. For others, the appropriate services are difficult to access, or individuals do not know how or where to access them. Others may not want to deal with the stigma that they and society may associate with needing hearing health care and obtaining that care. Still others do not recognize they need hearing health care, as hearing loss is an invisible health condition that often worsens gradually over time. In the United States, an estimated 30 million individuals (12.7 percent of Americans ages 12 years or older) have hearing loss. Globally, hearing loss has been identified as the fifth leading cause of years lived with disability. Successful hearing health care enables individuals with hearing loss to have the freedom to communicate in their environments in ways that are culturally appropriate and that preserve their dignity and function. Hearing Health Care for Adults focuses on improving the accessibility and affordability of hearing health care for adults of all ages. This study examines the hearing health care system, with a focus on non-surgical technologies and services, and offers recommendations for improving access to, the affordability of, and the quality of hearing health care for adults of all ages.

Author : Brian Taylor
Publisher : Plural Publishing
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781635503364

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Relationship-Centered Consultation Skills for Audiologists by Brian Taylor Pdf

As hearing aid technology becomes more automated and easier to use for persons with hearing loss, the need for humanistic interactions with a professional is more important than ever. Relationship-Centered Consultation Skills for Audiologists: Remote and In-Person Care is a how-to guide for clinicians who want to provide evidence-based, holistic care to persons with hearing loss. By focusing on person-centered communication, this practical text is an incredible tool for providers who utilize both in-person and remote telehealth approaches to care. With new disruptive technologies, it is crucial to adapt to a changing marketplace. The material in Relationship-Centered Consultation Skills for Audiologists: Remote and In-Person Care is practical and straightforward to implement for the busy clinician. Key Features: * A concise book that describes how relationship-centered communication can be implemented in any hearing care practice and why relationship-centered communication will be a key differentiator in the era of self-directed and remote care * Scientifically validated frameworks that describe relationship-centered health care * Evidence-based models of human behavior associated with the chronic condition of hearing loss * Holistic approaches to utilizing relationship-centered communication during both in-person and telepractice appointments with help seeking individuals * A turnkey method for implementing blended hearing care using relationship-centered principles

Author : Virginia Ramachandran,Brad A. Stach
Publisher : Plural Publishing
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781597566735

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Professional Communication in Audiology by Virginia Ramachandran,Brad A. Stach Pdf

Author : Henriette W. Langdon,Terry Irvine Saenz
Publisher : Plural Publishing
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781597569446

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Working with Interpreters and Translators by Henriette W. Langdon,Terry Irvine Saenz Pdf

Working with Interpreters and Translators: A Guide for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists offers state-of-the-art procedures to conduct interviews, assessments, and conferences with students with limited English language proficiency and their families. As no research base is available in the field of communicative disorders on this specific topic, the information presented in this guide is supported by a critical review of the literature on best practices in interpreting for international conferences and legal and medical fields. Furthermore, the authors' experience working with language interpreters and training professionals as well as graduate students in communicative disorders, makes this a very valuable resource for professionals, interpreters/translators, as well as undergraduate and graduate students. Federal and state laws specify that, if necessary, English-language learners (ELL) need to be assessed in their native language when referred for possible special education. The number of ELL students attending public schools across the nation has increased in the past few decades. There are not enough speech-language pathologists (SLPs) or audiologists who are proficient in the various languages spoken by ELL students--even in Spanish, the most common language spoken by ELL students in the United States. The next best solution is to conduct assessments in collaboration with a trained interpreter/translator. Key features include: * Information and references for the most common languages spoken by ELL students * Discussion of culturally based variables that need to be considered in the process of interviewing and working with linguistically and culturally diverse populations *Description of the roles and responsibilities for individuals who will be collaborating as interpreters and translators with SLPs and audiologists in various contexts, such as interviews, assessments, and various meetings (such as IEPs and IFSPs), as well as suggestions on training individuals in this collaborative process *Review of best practices in speech-language and audiological assessments, both with and without materials in the given language Disclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such documents, audio, and video) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book. Working with Interpreters and Translators: A Guide for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists is a must-have reference for anyone working with ELL students. Although the process was developed with the pediatric population in mind, much of this information can be applied to older culturally and linguistically diverse populations in need of speech-language and/or hearing services. It will also be useful to professionals working with language interpreters in allied health professions in other countries.

Author : Theodore H. Venema
Publisher : Plural Publishing
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-10-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781597569880

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Compression for Clinicians: a Compass for Hearing Aid Fittings, Third Edition by Theodore H. Venema Pdf

Compression for Clinicians: A Compass for Hearing Aid Fittings, Third Edition explains many developments that have taken place in the world of hearing aid compression, fitting methods, and real ear measurement. The text aims to make difficult concepts easier to understand and to explain in plain language many topics pertaining to compression. Directional microphones and digital features of noise reduction, feedback reduction, and expansion are also covered. The third edition recognizes two distinct clinical populations of sensorineural hearing loss: mild to moderate, on one hand, and more severe, on the other. These two clinical populations are well served by a corresponding pair of compression types: wide dynamic range compression and output limiting compression. Another double distinction held throughout the text is the two-part task for all hearing aids: providing gain and also increasing the signal-to-noise ratio. Gain is addressed by compression, while listening in noise is addressed by directional microphones and digital noise reduction. The Third Edition: Includes new chapters on common clinical encounters (Chapter 1), real ear measurement (Chapter 5), and adaptive dynamic range optimization (Chapter 10)Distinguishes between "sensory" and "neural" hearing loss and devotes a separate chapter to each of these types of sensorineural hearing lossContains updated coverage of digital hearing aids, directional microphones, and digital noise reductionRetains a strong focus on the historical development of compression from yesterday's analog hearing aids to digital hearing aids of today Compression for Clinicians is intended for those studying to become hearing health care professionals, including audiologists and hearing instrument practitioners. It is also intended for practicing clinicians who simply want to refresh their knowledge base concerning hearing loss and hearing aids. Clinically relevant and very thorough, it provides a compass in the world of compression hearing aids.

Author : Melanie W. Hudson,Mark DeRuiter
Publisher : Plural Publishing
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2023-10-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781635504569

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Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Sixth Edition by Melanie W. Hudson,Mark DeRuiter Pdf

This sixth edition of Professional Issues in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology is intended to be a primary text for students in speech-language pathology and audiology, as well as a resource for practitioners, providing a comprehensive introduction to contemporary issues that affect these professions and service delivery across settings. It aims to provide a better understanding that day-to-day clinical work, as well as personal professional growth and development are influenced by political, social, educational, health care, and economic concerns. By instilling a big-picture view of the profession, future clinicians will be more prepared to make informed decisions as they provide services, engage in advocacy efforts, and plan their careers as audiologists or speech-language pathologists. The book is divided into four major sections: Overview of the Professions, Employment Issues, Setting-Specific Issues, and Working Productively. The information presented in each section provides the reader with a better understanding and a new perspective on how professional issues have been affected by both internal and external influences in recent years including technological advances, demographic shifts, globalization, and economic factors. Chapter authors are recognized subject-matter experts, providing a blend of both foundational and cutting-edge information in areas such as evidence-based practice, ethics, job searching and employment issues, interprofessional practice, service delivery in health care and education, technology, cultural competence, supervision, and leadership. Students reading this book will appreciate how the professions have evolved over time while acquiring a sense of where they are right now as they prepare to enter the professional world. Each of the topics covered in the book will continue to play important roles in the future of speech-language pathology and audiology, providing early career professionals with the requisite knowledge to achieve success in any setting. New to the Sixth Edition: * New information on issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic * Coverage of recent changes in technology * Updates to ASHA certification requirements, the Assistants certification program, and the 2023 ASHA Code of Ethics * New contributors: Nicole E. Corbin, Sandra Liang Gillam, Erin E.G. Lundblom, Christine T. Matthews, Shari Robertson, Rachel A. Ritter, and Jennifer P. Taylor * Updated list of acronyms used in the book Key Features: * Chapters authored by recognized experts in communication sciences and disorders * Each chapter begins with an introduction and ends with a summary of key areas * Critical Thinking questions for each chapter accessible online * Case studies related to child and elder abuse * Case studies related to advocacy Please note that ancillary content (such as documents, audio, and video, etc.) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book.

Author : Robert G. Glaser,Robert M. Traynor
Publisher : Plural Publishing
Page : 789 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781635500158

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Strategic Practice Management by Robert G. Glaser,Robert M. Traynor Pdf

One of the major skills required for success in practice is to know how to manage a clinic. Strategic Practice Management: Business Considerations for Audiologists and Other Healthcare Professionals, Third Edition is extremely useful for clinicians currently managing their own clinics as well as for the development and teaching of courses in practice management. The first and second editions of this text have been used in university training programs. The third edition contains contributions from nine guest chapter authors, six who are new to this text, and all are experts in their field. Their insight provides the reader with an enlightening resource essential to the operational and business management of the practice setting, including developing an appropriate business plan; startup and long-term planning; essential legal considerations; fiscal monitoring and methods to assess the ongoing financial health of the practice; reimbursement capture; patient and referral source management; human resource issues, including compensation strategies; and much more. Dr. Robert Glaser and Dr. Robert Traynor have extensively updated all of the retained chapters with significant improvements to the content, tables, and figures. Comprehensively researched, every effort has been made to provide the most recent and thorough references for further review. NEW CONTRIBUTORS AND CHAPTERS: Legal Considerations in Practice Management: Michael G. Leesman, JDDeliberations on Ethics in the Practice of Audiology: Rebecca L. Bingea, AuDNEW! Itemizing Professional Hearing Care Services: Stephanie J. Sjoblad, AuDNEW! Office Management Systems: Brian Urban, AuDNEW! Audiology in the Insurance System: Amber Lund-Knettel, MA, and Thomas J. Tedeschi, AuD ADDITIONAL NEW TOPICS: Management Implications for Audiology PracticeCompetition in Audiology PracticeProfessional Selling Techniques This text covers virtually every current area of practice management and is an excellent resource for any health care practitioner considering a startup venture, purchasing an ongoing practice, reinventing their current practice, or for those interested in sharpening their clinical service delivery model in the current competitive arena.

Author : Brad A. Stach
Publisher : Plural Publishing
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781944883904

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Comprehensive Dictionary of Audiology by Brad A. Stach Pdf

Now in it's third edition, the Comprehensive Dictionary of Audiology: Illustrated, is a must-have resource for anyone involved in the field of audiology. The dictionary includes thousands of terms integral to the profession, practice, and science of audiology and covers both current and historical terms. Practicable illustrations enrich the definitions throughout. Additionally, the text includes an appendix of acronyms, abbreviations, and symbols, an appendix of auditory system disorders, and a user's guide to the dictionary. Concise, current, and accessible, this edition meets the needs of audiologists today with updates in response to developments in practice and technology in the field. Hundreds of terms have been added and upgraded to reflect new and emerging trends and technology in the field of audiology, and the dictionary is now available in print and electronic formats for the first time. Comprehensive Dictionary of Audiology: Illustrated, Third Edition, is an invaluable resource for audiologists and professionals in the field of communication sciences and disorders.

Author : Institute of Medicine,Committee on Monitoring Access to Personal Health Care Services
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1993-02-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309047425

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Access to Health Care in America by Institute of Medicine,Committee on Monitoring Access to Personal Health Care Services Pdf

Americans are accustomed to anecdotal evidence of the health care crisis. Yet, personal or local stories do not provide a comprehensive nationwide picture of our access to health care. Now, this book offers the long-awaited health equivalent of national economic indicators. This useful volume defines a set of national objectives and identifies indicatorsâ€"measures of utilization and outcomeâ€"that can "sense" when and where problems occur in accessing specific health care services. Using the indicators, the committee presents significant conclusions about the situation today, examining the relationships between access to care and factors such as income, race, ethnic origin, and location. The committee offers recommendations to federal, state, and local agencies for improving data collection and monitoring. This highly readable and well-organized volume will be essential for policymakers, public health officials, insurance companies, hospitals, physicians and nurses, and interested individuals.

Author : Richard M. Flower
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015006010543

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Delivery of Speech-language Pathology and Audiology Services by Richard M. Flower Pdf

Author : Mollie G. Mindel,Jeeva John
Publisher : Plural Publishing
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781635502930

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AAC for All by Mollie G. Mindel,Jeeva John Pdf

Within the field of speech language pathology, there is a growing awareness of the need to adapt our services to better serve a diverse population. AAC for All: Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Practices is designed to serve as a resource for practicing speech language pathologists and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) specialists working with culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) populations. Written in an easily accessible style, this text walks the clinician through the process of supporting this particular population and includes tips and resources for easy implementation. Unlike other books on AAC topics, this book directly focuses on the unique needs of CLD students with complex communication needs. By highlighting important considerations and practical steps rooted in evidence-based practice (EBP), this unique resource ensures the AAC provider is meeting the needs of all their students regardless of their backgrounds. The text encompasses every stage of supporting CLD students and their families along their communication journey, including the clinician’s preliminary steps of reflection upon the interplay of culture and language, and differences in attitudes towards disability and AAC. With this understanding, the authors guide the reader through practical, yet culturally responsive assessments and interventions strategies that can be adapted to meet the needs of any student who uses AAC. Key Features: * More than 50 illustrations and graphs to help clarify and expand on key concepts covered throughout the text; enabling readers to more easily understand and apply complex material. * Use of highly readable excerpts throughout the book in the form of Explorations of key terms, Perspectives & Insights describing real life professional experiences from the authors, and TIPS (To Implement Proper Strategies) to guide the reader through practical intervention recommendations. * A clinician-friendly writing style that will have this book repeatedly reached for as it guides the reader through their learning and clinical practice. Disclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such as documents, audio, and video, etc.) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book.

Author : Carly Meyer,Nerina Scarinci,Louise Hickson
Publisher : Thieme
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781638535829

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Patient and Family-Centered Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology by Carly Meyer,Nerina Scarinci,Louise Hickson Pdf

A how-to-guide on providing an evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care service in speech-language pathology and audiology Patient and family-centered care is a vital component of improving treatment satisfaction and measurable success. Patient and Family-Centered Speech–Language Pathology and Audiology focuses on teaching speech-language pathology and audiology students how to develop and incorporate this model into everyday practice. Carly Meyer, Nerina Scarinci, Louise Hickson, and an impressive array of international authors share personal experiences and pearls that prepare students with both scientific evidence and practical information for implementation. The content reflects a cross-collaborative approach, with contributions from speech-language pathologists and audiologists, as well as other health professionals including psychologists and occupational therapists. Key Features: Professional topics including preparation and planning for patient- and family-centered care in the practice setting, needs assessments, multidisciplinary collaboration, and cultural and linguistic diversity Real-life cases, description of evidence-based patient outcomes, and firsthand insights included in each chapter Learning objectives, boxed features such as student activities and helpful tips, questions for consideration, and end of chapter summaries enhance retention and integration of knowledge 29 video case examples that include interviews with patients, families, and clinicians, as well as demonstrations of patient- and family-centered care in action

Author : Anthony Hogan,Rebecca Phillips
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-03-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317123101

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Hearing Impairment and Hearing Disability by Anthony Hogan,Rebecca Phillips Pdf

The purpose of this book is to challenge people (service providers, people with a hearing disability and those who advocate for them) to reconsider the way western society thinks about hearing disability and the way it seeks to 'include them’. It highlights the concern that the design of hearing services is so historically marinated in ableist culture that service users often do not realise they may be participating in their own oppression within a phono-centric society. With stigma and marginalisation being the two most critical issues impacting on people with hearing disability, Hogan and Phillips document both the collective and personal impacts of such marginality. In so doing, the book brings forward an argument for a paradigm shift in hearing services. Drawing upon the latest research and policy work, the book opens up a conceptual framework for a new approach to hearing services and looks at the kinds of personal and systemic changes a paradigm shift would entail.

Author : Cheryl DeConde Johnson,Jane B. Seaton
Publisher : Plural Publishing
Page : 688 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781635501094

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Educational Audiology Handbook, Third Edition by Cheryl DeConde Johnson,Jane B. Seaton Pdf

Educational Audiology Handbook, Third Edition, offers a roadmap for audiologists who work in schools or other providers who support school-based audiology services. As the gold standard text in the field, the handbook provides guidelines and blueprints for creating and maintaining high-quality educational audiology programs. Educational audiologists will also find guidance for achieving full integration into a school staff. Within this comprehensive and practical resource, there are a range of tools, including assessment guidelines, protocols and forms, useful information for students, families, school staff, and community partners, as well as legal and reference documents. New to the Third Edition: * All chapters revised to reflect current terminology and best practices * A new feature called “Nuggets from the Field” which offers practical information from experienced educational audiologists currently working in school settings * Revised and updated chapter on legislative and policy essentials * Latest perspectives on auditory processing deficits * Contemporary focus on student wellness and social competence * Expanded information and resources for access to general education * Updated perspectives on hearing loss prevention * New information on the development of remote audiology practices * Materials and recommendations to support interprofessional collaboration * Updated and more comprehensive technology information with multiple handouts and worksheets * Resources for students in all current learning environments * Expanded focus on coaching to support students and school staff Disclaimer: Please note that ancillary content (such as documents, audio, and video, etc.) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book.