Objective This study aimed to explore the experiences and perceptions of adults with
hearing impairment and family members regarding the role of family in audiological …

Purpose The purpose of the study was to explore the perceptions of audiologists about the
role of family members in hearing rehabilitation for older adults with hearing impairment (HI) …

Hearing problems are the most common communication disability in older people. The wide-
ranging impact of hearing impairment means that not only does the person with hearing …

Objective: This study aimed to investigate family members' involvement in audiology
rehabilitation appointments. Design: Audiology appointments were video-recorded and …

Spouses of older people with hearing impairment frequently urge their hearing impaired
partners to see help for their hearing difficulties. Only a minority of individuals with hearing …

Family-centered care emphasizes collaboration and open communication between the
patient, clinician, and the family. Social support from a frequent communication partner can …

Hearing impairment is the most common communication disability in older people. The wide-
ranging impact of hearing impairment means that not only does the person with hearing …

The aim of this tutorial is to review approaches that promote client participation in health
care. More specifically, client-centeredness, joint goal setting, and shared decision making …

Background Many adults suffer from an array of consequences due to their hearing loss (eg,
self-efficacy, mastery, psychosocial challenges). Family involvement can help improve their …

Communication partners play an important role in the hearing healthcare (HHC) process of
the person with hearing impairment (HI). However, present research focuses mainly on the …