Journal Reviews

Assessment of audiological needs

2 September 2022 | | ENTA - Audiology - Adult | Audiology, client-centered care, disability and health, international classification of functioning, knowledge-to-action framework, needs assessment, persons with hearing loss

A thorough assessment of audiological needs is crucial for a successful audiological rehabilitation. This study concentrated on creating the Québec Audiological Assessment Protocol for Younger and Older Adults (QAAP-YOA) that could be easily adopted in audiological clinics. The authors used...

How to talk about hearing aid costs?

1 March 2018 | | Audiology, clinician–client communication, conversation analysis, cost, hearing rehabilitation, shared decision making

Money is always a controversial topic if discussed in reference to healthcare. This study raises the interesting topic of difficulties when it comes to discussing the costs of hearing aids with customers. Sixty-two audiological appointments were recorded and discussions concerning...