Pandemic Mask Wearing Impacted Deaf Communication
Mandatory mask wearing saw more than 90% of deaf people struggle with communication during the pandemic, University of Essex research has revealed.
Mandatory mask wearing saw more than 90% of deaf people struggle with communication during the pandemic, University of Essex research has revealed.
Entreprise Prémont announced the launch in production of Humask-Pro Vision, a windowed mask specially designed for the family and professional circle of people with hearing loss.
The researchers recommended several ways for clinicians to overcome the barriers of masked communication, including simple strategies, such as facing the patient and getting their attention while speaking.