The application of self-efficacy principles to audiologic rehabilitation: a tutorial
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Published on: January 25, 2016
Sherri L Smith1, Robin Lea West
1James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Audiology-126, Mountain Home, TN 37684, USA. sherri.smith@med.va.gov
Purpose:
The purpose of this tutorial is to provide a comprehensive overview of the self-efficacy framework and its application to audiologic rehabilitation.
Method:
A literature review was conducted on self-efficacy and its relevance to successful interventions in several health domains. Specific recommendations were presented for audiologic rehabilitation procedures that will enhance self-efficacy.
Conclusions:
As is the case in other health domains, clinical intervention by audiologists will be more effective when incorporating a self-efficacy framework in the audiologic rehabilitation process.
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