Measuring Outcomes (AR for Adults)

Question 1

goal of measurement

Answer 1

• have activity limitations & participation restrictions beed reduced?
• are there other things that need to be addressed in AR?

Question 2

outcome measurement

Answer 2

• individualized system of measuring outcomes
• subjective info: people’s experiences, interviewing, questionnaires
• objective info: observations, numbers, data, speech perception measures, testing lists

Question 3

Humes suggests you track …

Answer 3

• speech recognition scores
• record of frequency & context of use of listening devices
• measures of satisfaction (self reports/interviews/scales/questionnaires)

Question 4

frequency & content of amplification use

Answer 4

• daily logs: structured way; how much wearing, what situations
• HA data: how much aid is on, info on acoustic environment
• having individual involved = more mindful, understand choices

Question 5

satisfaction outcome measures

Answer 5

• involves client in process
• easy & inexpensive
• face validation
• many to choose from to meet individual need

Question 6

designing an AR program

Answer 6

• assessment
• informal counseling
• development of a plan
• implementation
• outcomes assessment
• follow up