How to Help Your Patients Who Struggle to Hear Better (and love your services) (TX-143-24-040)-How to Help Your Patients Who Struggle to Hear Better (and love your services) (Slides)

How to Help Your Patients Who Struggle to Hear Better (and love your services) (Slides)

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This document is a presentation on helping patients who struggle with hearing loss. The presentation covers various topics including the prevalence of hearing loss, the basics of cochlear implants, counseling patients on cochlear implants, reasons why candidates may not move forward with cochlear implants, and personal experiences with cochlear implants. The presenters provide recommendations on how to counsel patients and avoid certain discussions that may deter them from considering cochlear implants. They also address misconceptions and fears that patients may have regarding surgery, the loss of residual hearing, and the enjoyment of music with a cochlear implant. The presenters emphasize the importance of knowledge about candidacy and outcomes among hearing healthcare providers and highlight the role of hearing instrument specialists in advising patients. They also debunk common concerns and provide research-based evidence to address them. The presentation concludes with a list of resources for further information and support, including the American Cochlear Implant Alliance website and a Facebook group for cochlear implant experiences. The presenters invite attendees to become members of the American Cochlear Implant Alliance through a special offer for International Hearing Society members.

Keywords

hearing loss

cochlear implants

patient counseling

candidate selection

personal experiences

misconceptions

residual hearing

music enjoyment

hearing healthcare providers

support