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Improving Cultural Competence in Early Hearing Loss Services: Key Insights for Practitioners

Improving Cultural Competence in Early Hearing Loss Services: Key Insights for Practitioners

As a practitioner dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for children with early hearing loss, it's essential to consider the cultural competence of your services. The research article "Barriers and Facilitators to Cultural Competence in Early Hearing Loss Services: A Qualitative Analysis" offers valuable insights into the challenges and facilitators experienced by practitioners in this field. Here, we will discuss the key findings from this study and how you can implement these insights to improve your practice.

Key Findings from the Research

The study identified three primary themes:

Characteristics of a Culturally Competent Practitioner

Practitioners described various characteristics essential for cultural competence, including:

Barriers to Service Provision

Practitioners encountered several barriers when providing services to families of minority cultural backgrounds:

Facilitators to Service Provision

Despite these barriers, practitioners used several strategies to improve service provision:

Implementing These Insights in Your Practice

To improve your cultural competence, consider the following actionable steps:

By incorporating these strategies, you can create a more inclusive and effective service environment that meets the diverse needs of all families.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Barriers and Facilitators to Cultural Competence in Early Hearing Loss Services: A Qualitative Analysis


Citation: Grandpierre, V., Fitzpatrick, E. M., Thomas, R., Mendonca, O., Sikora, L., & Potter, B. K. (2019). Barriers and Facilitators to Cultural Competence in Early Hearing Loss Services: A Qualitative Analysis. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 43(3), 189-202. Retrieved from https://cjslpa.ca/files/2019_CJSLPA_Vol_43/No_3/CJSLPA_Vol_43_No_3_2019_MS_1142.pdf
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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