The British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists (BSHAA) has published results from an April survey of its UK members about how they were responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. The survey has several interesting parallels to a Hearing Review survey of US hearing care practices during the same period in mid-April.
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Imposed measures of social distancing and lockdowns severely impact the hearing healthcare market. The entire hearing eco-system, from independent hearing care professionals to larger players and component suppliers, are being hit hard by the pandemic.
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A survey on how audiologists and hearing aid specialists are coping with the Covid-19 pandemic in their practices during April-May 2020.
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Managing a hearing care practice has never been more challenging than during the Covid-19 pandemic. Practice management expert and industry veteran Dan Quall, MS, provides tips for managing cash-flow, revenue generation and patient care, and how to prepare your practice for emerging from this crisis stronger than ever.
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In the age of social distancing protocols related to the COVID-19 pandemic, many hearing care practitioners are transitioning to telehealth or teleaudiology solutions for remote patient appointments, fittings, and adjustments.
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A new YouTube video, “COVID-19 Response: Telehealth Resources for Audiologists,” posted by Lively offers practical tips and advice for hearing care professionals who are interested in using teleaudiology in their practices.
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In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, The Hearing Review surveyed hearing care professionals during the past week regarding how the outbreak is impacting their business. Here are the results.
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With the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s likely that many hearing healthcare owners and managers are concerned about cash-flow and the solvency of their businesses. Here is some practical advice from Brian Taylor, AuD, about finding and preserving cash flow in these uncertain times.
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Adding value to the patient experience requires change. The use of innovative products and technologies in a hearing healthcare practice is essential for survival—and it is expected by patients. Why send patients to the internet or electronic stores for products that can be offered in the practice and increase the patient experience? Why not use technology to improve practice procedures and efficiency?
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Family-centered Care (FCC) is an extension of patient-centered care, placing emphasis on the role of family and acknowledges the patient and their family members as the unit of care, rather than just the patient. Barbra Timmer, PhD, MBA, answers questions about FCC and discusses the research, outcomes, and economics behind why it is so important in hearing healthcare.
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Otohub’s products are said to be “clinically validated, allowing for a reliable measurement of hearing, even outside of a traditional soundbooth.”
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Otohub’s products are said to be “clinically validated, allowing for a reliable measurement of hearing, even outside of a traditional soundbooth.”
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When planning an optimal space to practice eAudiology, consider function, practicality, and human factors.
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A large portion of individuals with dementia also have hearing loss. When these patients are fitted with hearing aids for the first time, the use and operation of the instruments can be a struggle, and the struggle often carries over to their caregivers. This research found that the use of teleaudiology via Signia TeleCare for these new hearing aid users increased awareness, improved benefit for several different communication settings, and reduced associated stress for the caregivers.
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Commentary on the recent purchase of BlameySaunders Hears by Sonova and the future potential for the “blended service model” in hearing aid dispensing.
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