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Neuro-rehabilitation Approach for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Published on: January 25, 2016
Hearing impairment, work, and vocational enablement.
1Department of ENT/Audiology, EMGO Institute, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands. se.kramer@vumc.nl
A new vocational enablement protocol (VEP) helps people with hearing loss return to and stay in work. This integrated program addresses occupational challenges faced by employees with hearing loss.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Occupational Health
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Work participation is a key life area within the ICF framework.
- Hearing loss can lead to significant participation restrictions in the workforce.
- There is a growing need for tailored support for employees with hearing loss.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a newly developed vocational enablement protocol (VEP) for individuals with hearing loss.
- To facilitate work participation and retention for this population.
- To present initial data and experiences from the VEP implementation.
Main Methods:
- Development of an integrated vocational enablement protocol.
- Multidisciplinary team approach including occupational physicians, otolaryngologists, audiologists, social workers/psychologists, and speech-language pathologists.
- Data collection from patients undergoing the VEP at an audiological center.
Main Results:
- The VEP has been implemented in audiological centers in the Netherlands.
- Data from 86 patients (aged 19-64 years) who completed the protocol were analyzed.
- Experiences with the protocol are described, providing insights into its application.
Conclusions:
- The VEP offers a structured, integrated approach to support individuals with hearing loss in the workforce.
- The protocol aims to improve work participation and retention.
- Recommendations for future practice and research are discussed based on initial findings.
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