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Improving the implementation of family-centred care in adult audiology appointments: a feasibility intervention study

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Pages 900-912 | Received 11 Jul 2021, Accepted 22 Jun 2022, Published online: 08 Jul 2022
 

Abstract

Objective

There is mounting evidence for implementing family-centred care (FCC) in adult audiology services, however FCC is not typically observed in adult clinical practice. This study implemented an intervention to increase family member attendance and involvement within adult audiology appointments.

Design

The study involved a mixed method design over three key phases: Standard Care, Intervention I (increasing family member attendance), and Intervention II (increasing family member involvement).

Study Sample

Staff from four private audiology clinics within one organisation participated in the intervention. Data was collected from different clients in each phase (n = 27 Standard Care, n = 30 Intervention I, and n = 23 Intervention II).

Results

Family member attendance increased from 26% of appointments in Standard Care to 40% at Intervention I, and 48% at Intervention II. Family member involvement also showed improvement on some measures (video analysis) although talk time did not significantly increase. Significant improvements in client satisfaction with services were found (Net Promoter Score and Measure of Processes of Care).

Conclusion

The implementation of FCC in audiology clinics needs to be an ongoing, whole-of-clinic approach, including staff in all roles. Increasing family member attendance at adult audiology appointments can lead to benefits to client satisfaction with services.

Acknowledgements

The authors thank the staff and clients at the participating clinics who participated in the intervention. The authors also thank Simone Schuetz, Anthea Bott, and Jennifer Atkins who worked as Research Assistants at various points across the project.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Additional information

Funding

This study was funded by Sonova AG.

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