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Communicating with hearing-impaired patients

W S Brown

    The Western Journal of Medicine
    |August 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Effective physician-patient communication requires specific strategies for hearing-impaired individuals. Adapting basic communication skills ensures understanding for deaf and hard-of-hearing patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Communication
    • Audiology
    • Patient Care

    Background:

    • Physician-patient communication is crucial for effective healthcare.
    • The communication needs of hearing-impaired patients are often overlooked.
    • Hearing impairment encompasses both deafness and hard-of-hearing conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of addressing the communication needs of hearing-impaired patients.
    • To outline strategies for improving physician-patient communication with this demographic.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on communication strategies for hearing-impaired individuals.
    • Analysis of the application of general communication skills in the context of hearing loss.
    • Identification of specific communication modalities required.

    Main Results:

    • Basic communication skills (empathy, probing) remain essential.
    • Adaptation of communication methods is necessary, not a change in fundamental skills.
    • Effective communication necessitates a combination of speech, speechreading, writing, visual aids, and interpreters.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare providers must recognize and address the unique communication challenges faced by hearing-impaired patients.
    • Utilizing a multimodal approach enhances communication effectiveness.
    • Improved communication strategies can lead to better health outcomes for individuals with hearing loss.

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