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| ABSTRACT INFORMATION |
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Name: Nannette Nicholson
Affiliation:
Nannette Nicholson, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/University of Arkansas at Little Rock. In addition, she has a clinical staff appointment in the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology at Arkansas Children's Hospital. She recently won the Research Excellence Award for the College of Professional Studies at the University of Arkansas and was awarded the 2008 Research Award for Distinguished Service in Audiology Research.
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Name: Alan Vanbiervliet
Affiliation:
Alan Vanbiervliet, Ph.D. is a Professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education in the College of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). His primary research interests include educational technology and rehabilitation.
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Name: Meghan Powell
Affiliation:
Meghan Powell, B.S. is a graduate student enrolled in the Doctor of Audiology program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences/University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
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| Author Information: |
| Author 1: |
Name: Nannette Nicholson
Affiliation: UALR/UAMS
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| Author 2: |
Name: Alan Vanbiervliet
Affiliation: UAMS
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| Author 3: |
Name: Meghan Powell
Affiliation: UAMS
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| Abstract Information: |
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Family Choices: Facilitating the EHDI Decision Making Process |
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6-Family Issues
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| Keyword(s): |
Family Choices |
Abstract: |
The aim of early hearing detection and intervention (EHDI) programs is to identify infants with hearing loss (HL) as early as possible so that the intervention process can take place in a timely manner. Timely decisions regarding intervention for an infant born with HL are directly linked to communication, social-emotional, and academic outcomes; however, the decision making process is a difficult one for parents of infants with newly identified HL. Best practices suggest that parents should be given the opportunity to make informed decisions regarding treatment options for their infant. During the period in which parents are struggling to accept the diagnosis, move through the grieving process, and find answers regarding the cause of HL, decision are an overwhelming challenge. Some research suggests that parents may not be equipped with a logical sequential decision making skill set. Other research suggests that some parents have inadequate coping strategies, poor problem solving skills, and low self efficacy. Effective decision making skills, timeliness of parental/family decisions, and an increase in self-efficacy can facilitate the intervention process and reduce potential intervention delays. eDVD technology is a promising solution to collaborative shared decision making experiences. The overall goal of this project is to design, develop, implement, evaluate, produce, and disseminate an eDVD technology tool called Making EHDI Decisions: We hypothesize that eDVD based tools can be developed that facilitate viewer interaction, communication, and participation in cooperative learning and planning activities and that such cooperation decision making among parents and family members will result in better treatment outcomes and management of infant HL. The purpose of this presentation is to introduce the Infant Hearing Decisions eDVD prototype and to provide a demonstration of this family intervention tool within the context of the EHDI process. Decision making styles, decision making processes, and decision making strategies will be discussed. |
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