Amplification - Validation

Question 1

Validation relates to measures taken that show what?

Answer 1

Our treatment actually has an effect on the clients life/improves their life

Question 2

During the validation phase of HA selection/fitting we are trying to measure what?

Answer 2

Hearing aid outcomes - changes in the life of the patient as the consequence of treatment

Question 3

Why do we need to validate our fitting?

Answer 3

To demonstrate to ourselves, patient, and third party payers that treatment was actually beneficial

Question 4

When does the validation portion of HA fitting happen?

Answer 4

The follow-up visits

Question 5

When is the 1st HA check?

Answer 5

Around 2 weeks post HAF

Question 6

How are future follow up visits scheduled?

Answer 6

Based on how many concerns the patient has and/or how many changes made to the HA programming

Question 7

What are 5 things to address at a follow up?

Answer 7

1) make sure they are comfortable with the HA
2) answer any questions they have
3) initial assessment of the HA outcomes
4) fine tune the HA programming
5) additional counseling

Question 8

At a HA follow up it can be “fine-tuned” to better match the patients ___________ and _______

Answer 8

Perceptions and needs

Question 9

What are 3 things about additional counseling that should be covered at an HA follow-up

Answer 9

1) re-emphasize realistic expectations
2) review care, cleaning, and operation of aid
3) discuss additional rehab strategies that can be used