Seminar 2: Report writing Flashcards
why is report writing important?
- Accurate log of key
information - Provides
parents/guardians
with a summary of
the appointment - Updates the
referrer and other
healthcare
professionals
*if its not logged, it didn’t happen
- send a copy to GP, parents, whoever referred
Give me a template of how you would write a report:
1- child name
2- parental concerns/ observations regarding hearing
3- (MUM REPORTED, CHILDS NAME + example of specific parental observations
4- (CHILDS NAME) parental report of any 3rd party concerns (e.g. teacher)
5- Family history associated with HL or related conditions
6- CHILDS NAME+ newborn hearing screening + any previous hearing assessments
7- parental concerns/ observations about what brought them here (like speech and lang) and examples of this.
8- 3rd party observation of this
9- mention of referrals to other services mentioned?
10- the child’s general development, developmental age, milestones, cognitive development?
11- Medical and Birth history, complications and hospitalisations, chronic conditions.
12- ENT history and current or recent illnesses, (cold fever, infections, are they ear associated?) Mention if any of it is significant?
13- observed child engagement and ability.
what additional info would you put in the report other than the things stated on the template?
1- otoscopy exam results (bilaterally)
2- All the tests done and what the results show. (tymps OAEs etc)
3- the test of Testing chosen (e.g. play audiometry) and a table of results left ear right ear and the results for each frequency? where they normal or abnormal
you have done you history, results so what are you going to put n the discussion and management part?
1- today, the child’s summary and findings, normal o abnormal
2- the next states, advice given to parents
3- discharge plan r referral
4- contact info of apartment
what is hearing aid verification?
- The child’s thresholds are converted to targets and an aid is programmed to a prescriptive
formula DSL for example and measurements are now taken of their ear (real ear measurements) in order to
ascertain if the targets are being matched by the hearing aid. - This is done either by REAR (Real Ear Aided
Responses) or RECD (Real Ear to Coupler Difference) measurements. - It is often done in a test box and does
not tell about the real world performance of the aid.
what is hearing aid validation?
- is a subjective (or can be objective) ‘real world’ evaluation of the performance of the hearing
aid. ( this is done through subjective feedback so like questionnaires) - This is very important as even if we have achieved good targets on verification, we need to know if the
aid is actually providing optimal speech recognition and/or a listening experience that is helpful and
pleasant/comfortable for the child - Many of the young children that are fitted with hearing aids are not able to give us as audiologist’s direct
feedback on the performance of the aid for them. We do not wish to leave the child receiving improper
amounts of under or over amplification.
what is included in the hearing aid report?
- who attended the appointment?
- all the information about the hearing aid, the model, any additional programmes added?
- which ear is the HA in?
- verification- how have you done this?
- validation- how have you done this? (speech test, AB word test? how they reacted?)
-type of ear mould? - what size hook used for the child, battery doors?
- is the child wearing the HA?
+ a copy of the Hearing test
Distribution of report:
1- always report directly to the or provide to parents either via a email or physical copy.
2- if relevant share with other healthcare providers with parental consent
3- confidential
4- confirm receipt of the report and offer discuss any parts of its needed
5- encourage parents to get in touch with any concerns after reviewing the report, ensuring they feel supported.
