Foundations of an intervention package to improve communication in residential care settings: A mixed methods study    Read More: http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/21695717.2012.756224

C H Pryce; Rachael Gooberman-Hill

doi:10.3109/21695717.2012.756224

Foundations of an intervention package to improve communication in residential care settings: A mixed methods study Read More: http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.3109/21695717.2012.756224

C H Pryce
, Rachael Gooberman-Hill

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Abstract

Background: The prevalence of hearing loss is considerably higher in individuals in residential care than in people within the community-dwelling population, and yet hearing aids and hearing services are relatively underused. Care staff have a key role in supporting access to services. Objectives: This study identifies staff perspectives on hearing loss and their views about potential hearing service improvements. Study design: A four-stage mixed methods study was used, made up of qualitative interviews, observation, a survey and a stakeholder involvement meeting. Results: The qualitative stages indicated that staff were concerned about their levels of interaction with residents. Staff considered maximizing communication as part of their professional role. The quantitative survey indicated that these views were widely held by staff, and the stakeholder stage identified the need for social support and dedicated staff training opportunities. Conclusion: Care home staff regard communication as a shared issue. Future interventions could enhance access to hearing services and provide care home staff with training in hearing loss and hearing aid management.

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Original language	English
Journal	Hearing Balance & Communication
Early online date	15 Jan 2013
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3109/21695717.2012.756224
Publication status	Published - 2013

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hearing, loss eldery, older people, care home.

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