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Handicap versus impairment: an important distinction

B E Weinstein1, A M Richards, J Montano

  • 1Department of Speech and Theater, Lehman College, CUNY, Bronx 10468, USA.

Journal of the American Academy of Audiology
|May 1, 1995
PubMed
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Audiologists are accountable for hearing aid treatment efficacy. Client self-assessments effectively predict hearing aid candidacy and outcomes, improving rehabilitative success.

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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Rehabilitation
  • Health Economics

Background:

  • Rising healthcare costs necessitate accountability for audiological interventions.
  • Measuring the efficacy of hearing rehabilitation is crucial for demonstrating value.
  • Self-assessment questionnaires are increasingly used to evaluate patient needs and outcomes.

Observation:

  • Audiologists are responsible for delivering effective rehabilitative interventions.
  • Efficacy data should reflect both short- and long-term treatment outcomes.
  • Client self-appraisals correlate with the success of hearing aid treatments.

Findings:

  • Self-assessment questionnaires predict hearing aid candidacy and purchase intent.
  • Client engagement in rehabilitation, via self-assessments, enhances treatment outcomes.

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  • The patient's perception of hearing loss handicap is linked to treatment efficacy.

    • Implications:

    • Integrating client self-assessments can improve audiological rehabilitation strategies.
    • Demonstrating treatment efficacy through client-reported outcomes justifies healthcare investments.
    • Audiologists can leverage self-assessment tools to personalize and optimize hearing aid fittings.