Concepts of Rehabilitation, Part 3: Open Systems and Hearing Health Care
Applying the Model of Human Occupation (MOHO) to hearing health care.
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Author: Hearing Review Staff
The Platinum Rule, Protocol and Process
Nothing happens until the client is open to helping him/herself. A protocol for “opening” up the patient to these possibilities is presented with examples.
Read MoreFactors in Earmold Style Selection: Starting (and Finishing) Right
A lot can go wrong during the earmold selection process. Here’s how to avoid the pitfalls.
Read MoreHearing Loss and Depression in Adults
Depression in clients is not only an impediment to successful fittings but a potentially life-threatening mental disorder. Here is how to spot depression and what to do about it.
Read MoreDisposable Hearing Aids: Advice and Suggestions
The advent of disposable and entry-level hearing aids requires dispensing professionals to think differently about traditional methods of business, client education and fees-for-service.
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Concepts of Rehabilitation, Part 2: Application of System Models
The use of occupational therapy concepts in hearing health care.
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Preview of the AAA Convention
A sneak-peek at the newest hearing care products being unveiled at AAA.
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Occlusion and Own-Voice Issues: Protocols and Strategies
Occlusion and the perception of one’s own voice when wearing hearing aids can be a major obstacle to the acceptance of amplification. Perhaps as many as one-third of all “in the drawer” hearing aids can be attributed to negative side effects such as occlusion and own-voice issues. This article proposes fitting and counseling strategies for dealing with these important fitting problems.
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An Industry in Transformation: Technology and Consolidation Lead Hearing Care into the
Hearing instrument unit volumes increased by only 2% in 2000, yet the average dispensing office experienced an 8-12% increase in gross revenues due to the burgeoning numbers of programmable and DSP instruments dispensed. HR’s annual look at the industry includes an analysis of worldwide trends and the rapidly changing industry structure.
Read MoreA Half-Century of Hearing Achievement: The House Ear Institute
Fifty years ago, Howard House established what would become the House Ear Institute (HEI), one of the world centers for hearing research. As the first in a series on leading hearing science and research centers, this article focuses on the scientists, ongoing research and new findings at HEI. 1
Read MoreThe Hearing Review Three-Year Index
An index of important articles and features from 1998-2000.
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Decibel Drag Race
A Consumer Corner article that takes on the loud “boom cars” that have stereo systems loud enough to shake loose parts on nearby cars
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Proportional Frequency Compression in Hearing Instruments
A technical review of a frequency transposition instrument designed for people who have severe hearing loss.
Read MoreConcepts of Rehabilitation, Part 1
A look at rehabilitation from the cross-discipline perspective of occupational therapy, and how occupational therapy concepts can be applied to the hearing care field.
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Increasing Your Business Through Direct Mail Marketing
Direct mail marketing is an effective way to attract new prospects and persuade current clients to update their hearing instruments. This article discusses how to effectively conduct a direct mail campaign and provides examples and tips for making your campaign a success
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