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Unlock the Secret to Better Communication with D/deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients!

Unlock the Secret to Better Communication with D/deaf and Hard of Hearing Patients!

Introduction

In the realm of healthcare, effective communication is paramount, especially when it comes to interacting with D/deaf and hard of hearing populations. These groups often face significant barriers in accessing healthcare services, primarily due to communication challenges. A recent study titled Developing and Evaluating a Capacity-Building Intervention for Healthcare Providers to Improve Communication Skills and Awareness of Hard of Hearing and D/deaf Populations: Protocol for a Participative Action Research-Based Study offers insights into overcoming these barriers through a capacity-building intervention for healthcare providers.

The Research

The study employs a participative action research design, involving D/deaf and hard of hearing individuals, healthcare providers, and key stakeholders. This approach ensures that the intervention is tailored to the specific needs and expectations of the target populations. The research aims to enhance healthcare providers' communication skills and awareness, ultimately improving the healthcare experience for D/deaf and hard of hearing individuals.

Key Findings

Through qualitative and quantitative methods, the study identifies several critical areas where healthcare providers can improve:

Implementing the Findings

Healthcare providers can take several actionable steps to implement the study's findings:

Encouraging Further Research

While this study provides a solid foundation, further research is needed to explore long-term outcomes and refine interventions. Practitioners are encouraged to contribute to ongoing research efforts and share their experiences and insights.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Developing and Evaluating a Capacity-Building Intervention for Healthcare Providers to Improve Communication Skills and Awareness of Hard of Hearing and D/deaf Populations: Protocol for a Participative Action Research-Based Study.


Citation: Bodenmann, P., Singy, P., Kasztura, M., Graells, M., Cantero, O., Morisod, K., Malebranche, M., Smith, P., Beyeler, S., Sebaï, T., & Grazioli, V. S. (2021). Developing and Evaluating a Capacity-Building Intervention for Healthcare Providers to Improve Communication Skills and Awareness of Hard of Hearing and D/deaf Populations: Protocol for a Participative Action Research-Based Study. Frontiers in Public Health. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2021.615474
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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