Investigating the implementation of a new protocol and clinical tool designed to assess the audiological needs of individuals with hearing loss in clinical settings
IntroductionFew clinical protocols are presently available to guide hearing healthcare professionals who are responsible for conducting comprehensive audiological needs assessments with their clients. The Québec Audiological Assessment Protocol for Younger and Older Adults (QAAP-YOA) was recently de...
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| author | Mathieu Hotton Mathieu Hotton Loonan Chauvette Sandie Poulin Jean-Pierre Gagné Jean-Pierre Gagné |
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| description | IntroductionFew clinical protocols are presently available to guide hearing healthcare professionals who are responsible for conducting comprehensive audiological needs assessments with their clients. The Québec Audiological Assessment Protocol for Younger and Older Adults (QAAP-YOA) was recently developed for this purpose. This pilot study is the third phase in the development of the QAAP-YOA. Its objective was to assess the implementation of the QAAP-YOA in clinical settings.MethodsAudiologists (n = 5) and adults with hearing loss (n = 29) participated in the study. Audiologists were trained to use the QAAP-YOA. Then, they administered the QAAP-YOA to clients. Needs assessment reports and QAAP-YOA clinical tools written by audiologists following these assessments were analyzed. Data related to the audiologists' workflow were collected. Individual semi-structured interviews were also conducted with participants to explore their experience.ResultsAudiologists judged the QAAP-YOA relevant and useful. It allowed them to perform more comprehensive and consistent needs assessments, and to formulate more adequate recommendations. Compliance ratings for assessment reports were higher after training (p < 0.001), particularly when the clinical tool was used. Participants were satisfied with the QAAP-YOA, but longer appointments and additional time for record keeping was required to implement it.ConclusionsAudiologists can benefit from using the QAAP-YOA. Digitalizing the clinical tool may help reduce the time required to administer the procedure, facilitate its use and allow for possibility of adapting the protocol to specific clientele and work settings. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5beb9065bbbc4321a370f246ca854f712025-01-08T06:12:11ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Audiology and Otology2813-60552025-01-01210.3389/fauot.2024.15200141520014Investigating the implementation of a new protocol and clinical tool designed to assess the audiological needs of individuals with hearing loss in clinical settingsMathieu Hotton0Mathieu Hotton1Loonan Chauvette2Sandie Poulin3Jean-Pierre Gagné4Jean-Pierre Gagné5School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Laval University, Québec, QC, CanadaCentre interdisciplinaire de recherche en réadaptation et intégration sociale, Québec, QC, CanadaSchool of Rehabilitation Sciences, Laval University, Québec, QC, CanadaSchool of Rehabilitation Sciences, Laval University, Québec, QC, CanadaSchool of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Montréal, Montréal, QC, CanadaCentre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, Montréal, QC, CanadaIntroductionFew clinical protocols are presently available to guide hearing healthcare professionals who are responsible for conducting comprehensive audiological needs assessments with their clients. The Québec Audiological Assessment Protocol for Younger and Older Adults (QAAP-YOA) was recently developed for this purpose. This pilot study is the third phase in the development of the QAAP-YOA. Its objective was to assess the implementation of the QAAP-YOA in clinical settings.MethodsAudiologists (n = 5) and adults with hearing loss (n = 29) participated in the study. Audiologists were trained to use the QAAP-YOA. Then, they administered the QAAP-YOA to clients. Needs assessment reports and QAAP-YOA clinical tools written by audiologists following these assessments were analyzed. Data related to the audiologists' workflow were collected. Individual semi-structured interviews were also conducted with participants to explore their experience.ResultsAudiologists judged the QAAP-YOA relevant and useful. It allowed them to perform more comprehensive and consistent needs assessments, and to formulate more adequate recommendations. Compliance ratings for assessment reports were higher after training (p < 0.001), particularly when the clinical tool was used. Participants were satisfied with the QAAP-YOA, but longer appointments and additional time for record keeping was required to implement it.ConclusionsAudiologists can benefit from using the QAAP-YOA. Digitalizing the clinical tool may help reduce the time required to administer the procedure, facilitate its use and allow for possibility of adapting the protocol to specific clientele and work settings.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fauot.2024.1520014/fullaudiologyneeds assessmentpersons with hearing impairmentclient-centered approachinternational classification of functioningdisability and health |
| spellingShingle | Mathieu Hotton Mathieu Hotton Loonan Chauvette Sandie Poulin Jean-Pierre Gagné Jean-Pierre Gagné Investigating the implementation of a new protocol and clinical tool designed to assess the audiological needs of individuals with hearing loss in clinical settings Frontiers in Audiology and Otology audiology needs assessment persons with hearing impairment client-centered approach international classification of functioning disability and health |
| title | Investigating the implementation of a new protocol and clinical tool designed to assess the audiological needs of individuals with hearing loss in clinical settings |
| title_full | Investigating the implementation of a new protocol and clinical tool designed to assess the audiological needs of individuals with hearing loss in clinical settings |
| title_fullStr | Investigating the implementation of a new protocol and clinical tool designed to assess the audiological needs of individuals with hearing loss in clinical settings |
| title_full_unstemmed | Investigating the implementation of a new protocol and clinical tool designed to assess the audiological needs of individuals with hearing loss in clinical settings |
| title_short | Investigating the implementation of a new protocol and clinical tool designed to assess the audiological needs of individuals with hearing loss in clinical settings |
| title_sort | investigating the implementation of a new protocol and clinical tool designed to assess the audiological needs of individuals with hearing loss in clinical settings |
| topic | audiology needs assessment persons with hearing impairment client-centered approach international classification of functioning disability and health |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fauot.2024.1520014/full |
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