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Werther L, Thorén E, Brännström J, Andersson G, Öberg M. Hearing impaired persons' experiences with the online Swedish Individualized Active Communication Education (I-ACE) program: A feasibility study. Internet Interv 2024; 36:100734. [PMID: 38524894 PMCID: PMC10958056 DOI: 10.1016/j.invent.2024.100734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2024] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Even with optimally fitted hearing aids, many individuals with hearing impairment struggle to hear in situations with difficult listening conditions. Active Communication Education (ACE) is an interactive group rehabilitation program aimed at helping people with hearing loss communicate more effectively using communication strategies to better cope with everyday life. To increase accessibility and allow more people to benefit from the ACE program, a modified individualized version was created. The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility of providing the Swedish Individualized Active Communication Education (I-ACE) program via an online platform and to explore hearing impaired persons' experiences with the program. For five weeks, ten participants completed the Swedish I-ACE through an online platform. The participants were assigned a new chapter to complete each week and later received individual feedback on their work via the platform. The participants were asked to complete an evaluation form regarding the content and their experiences during and after completing the I-ACE. They were later interviewed to provide more detailed information on their experiences with the program. The program completion rate was 80 %. Participants found the I-ACE program to be informative and relevant but somewhat repetitive. However, only a few participants thought of the repetitiveness as negative. Few participants reported difficulties using the platform. This study indicated that it is feasible to provide the I-ACE program via an online platform and that the content of the program is informative, relevant, and comprehensible. Further research evaluating the effects of the I-ACE is warranted.
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- Louise Werther
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology in Östergötland, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Audiology Clinic, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Science, Logopedics, Phoniatrics and Audiology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Logopedics, Phoniatrics and Audiology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology in Östergötland, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology in Östergötland, Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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Brunken L, Silva AV, Öberg M. P22-13 The choice of critical effect size – a retrospective analysis on the risk assessment of PFAS. Toxicol Lett 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2022.07.727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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da Silva AV, Ringblom J, Moldeus P, Törnqvist E, Öberg M. P22-19 Benchmark dose-response analyses for multiple endpoints in drug safety evaluation. Toxicol Lett 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2022.07.733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Malmberg M, Anióse K, Skans J, Öberg M. A randomised, controlled trial of clinically implementing online hearing support. Int J Audiol 2022; 62:472-480. [PMID: 35436174 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2022.2059712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Objective: The research-oriented objective of this study was to document the effectiveness of online support for hearing aid (HA) users compared with traditional support.Design: This study is a randomised controlled trial with parallel group design. The research-oriented objectives were evaluated using the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly (HHIE) and the Communication Strategies Scale (CSS) at baseline and immediately postintervention.Study sample: Selected clients at five different clinics were randomised to an intervention group (n = 78) that took part in online hearing support and a control group (n = 58) that received standard care.Results: The analyses (intention-to-treat) showed statistically significant improvements in the HHIE-total and Emotional subscale scores for the intervention group compared with the control group. The intervention group also showed significantly greater improvement in the CSS-total and Verbal and Nonverbal subscale scores. A subgroup analysis was performed including two groups: HA use <1 year and HA use >1 year. A statistically significant improvement was found for the HA users >1 year compared with HA use <1 year.Conclusions: It is effective to clinically include online hearing support for HA users when addressing self-perceived hearing difficulties and to sharpen communication strategy skills.
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- Milijana Malmberg
- Research and Development, Region Västra Götaland, Habilitation & Health, Göteborg, Sweden.,Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Göteborg, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Region Västra Götaland, Habilitation & Health, Hearing Organization, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Region Västra Götaland, Habilitation & Health, Hearing Organization, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology in Linköping, and Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Division of Sensory Organs and Communication, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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Vieira Silva A, Chu I, Feeley M, Bergman Å, Håkansson H, Öberg M. Dose-dependent toxicological effects in rats following a 90-day dietary exposure to PCB-156 include retinoid disruption. Reprod Toxicol 2022; 107:123-139. [PMID: 34560258 DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2021.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 09/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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The toxicity of PCB-156 (2,3,3',4,4',5-hexachlorobiphenyl) was investigated in rats following subchronic dietary exposure. Groups of 10 male and female Sprague-Dawley rats were administered PCB-156 in the diet at 0, 0.01, 0.1, 1 or 10 ppm for 90 days. Dose-dependent increases were detected for the liver, lung and kidney weights, as well as for the liver EROD, PROD and UDPGT enzyme activities and liver uroporphyrin concentration. Dose-dependent decreases were observed in final body weight, body weight gain, and thymus weight. Apolar retinoid concentrations were decreased in the liver and lungs and increased in the kidneys. Histopathological examination of the liver, thyroid, and thymus showed mild to moderate dose-related changes. A LOAEL of 0.01 ppm was established, based on reduced apolar liver retinoid concentration. Benchmark dose-modelling corroborated the sensitivity of liver retinoid endpoints. The lower confidence limits (BMDL) for a 5% decrease in apolar liver retinoid concentrations were 0.0009 and 0.0007 ppm, respectively, in males and females, corresponding to a daily dose of 0.06 μg PCB-156 per kg body weight. Organizing dose-response data for the individual hepatic endpoints along the PCB-156 dosing scale revealed a sequence of events compatible with a causal link between depletion of apolar retinoids and the other liver biochemistry and pathology findings. Taken together, data suggest that the retinoid endpoints should be further evaluated for a causal relationship to PCB-induced liver toxicity and that retinoid system endpoints are identified and characterized to support health risk assessment in the emerging research fields of endocrine disruption and mixture toxicology.
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- A Vieira Silva
- Unit of Integrative Toxicology, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Health Canada Tunney's Pasture, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Health Canada Tunney's Pasture, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Environmental Science (ACES), Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden; MTM, Department of Science and Technology, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden
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- Unit of Cardiovascular and Nutrition Epidemiology, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Unit of Integrative Toxicology, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Öberg M, Schenk L. Toxicology brought to justice: Risk assessments and liability assessments related to high levels of PFAS. Toxicol Lett 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/s0378-4274(21)00734-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the current study was to develop a reliable instrument for the Active Communication Education (ACE) programme evaluating changes in communication strategies and the emotional consequences, knowledge and acceptance of hearing loss and to examine its reliability and face, content and construct validity. DESIGN Semistructured interviews and questionnaires were conducted with participants and clinicians engaged in the ACE intervention. STUDY SAMPLE The psychometric properties were evaluated in two phases for two samples of adults with hearing loss who participated in the ACE programme, including 61 and 41 participants, respectively. RESULTS The final Communication and Acceptance Scale (CAS) contained 18 items, and the reliability of the overall scale (Cronbach's alpha 0.86) and the test-retest reliability (r = 0.89, p < 0.001) were good. The construct validity, evaluated with principal component analysis, suggested a five-factor solution explaining 72% of the variance. The questionnaire revealed statistically significant short- and long-term effects of the ACE programme. Both participants and clinicians found the questionnaire relevant, useful and easy to administer. CONCLUSION The CAS questionnaire was found to be valid and reliable, but because of the low sample size, further analysis with a larger population is needed.
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- Marie Öberg
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology in Östergötland, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden.,Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Section of Logopedics, Phoniatrics and Audiology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Section of Logopedics, Phoniatrics and Audiology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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Öberg M, Bohn T, Larsson U, Hickson L. A Preliminary Evaluation of the Active Communication Education Program in a Sample of 87-Year-Old Hearing Impaired Individuals. J Am Acad Audiol 2020; 25:219-28. [DOI: 10.3766/jaaa.25.2.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Background: Previous research suggests that audiological rehabilitation for older adults could include group communication programs in addition to hearing aid fitting or as an alternative to hearing aid fitting for those people who do not wish to proceed with hearing aids. This pilot study was a first attempt to evaluate a Swedish version of such a program, Active Communication Education (ACE), which had been developed and previously evaluated in Australia (Hickson et al, 2007a).
Purpose: The aim of the study was to explore the use of the ACE program in an older-old population of people aged 87 yr in Sweden.
Research Design: A within-subject intervention study.
Study Sample: The participants were recruited from the Elderly in Linköping Screening Assessment (ELSA), a population-based study of the functional abilities of all inhabitants of the city of Linkoping aged 85 yr in 2007. Participants who responded to the hearing related items in the ELSA study were approached for this study; 29 people agreed to undertake ACE, and 23 (79%) completed three or more sessions.
Intervention: The ACE program consists of five weekly 2 hr group sessions with six to ten participants per group.
Data Collection and Analysis: Self-report measures of communication strategy use, activity and participation, health-related quality of life, and depression were obtained preprogram, 3 wk postprogram, and 6 mo postprogram. Within-group changes and effect sizes were calculated. In addition, outcomes were measured postprogram using the International Outcome Inventory—Alternative Interventions (IOI-AI; Noble, 2002) and a modified version of the Client Oriented Scale of Improvement (COSI; Dillon et al, 1997; Hickson et al, 2007b), and qualitative feedback was obtained.
Results: The effect size of ACE was small (0.03–0.27), and, in the sample of 23 included in this pilot study, differences in pre- and postprogram assessments were not statistically significant. Results from the IOI-AI and the modified COSI indicated that these elderly participants found the program to be beneficial, and 90% stated that the course had increased their ability to deal with hearing loss and the problems it creates.
Conclusions: This preliminary investigation indicates the potential benefits of ACE for older adults, and further research is needed with larger numbers of participants in different age groups to draw conclusions about the effectiveness of the ACE program for a general Swedish population.
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Öberg M, Da Silva A, Ringblom J, Scott K, Lindh C, Jakobsson K. Probabilistic risk of decreased levels of triiodothyronine following chronic exposure to PFOS and PFHxS. Toxicol Lett 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2018.06.953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Malmberg M, Sundewall Thorén E, Öberg M, Lunner T, Andersson G, Kähäri K. Experiences of an Internet-based aural rehabilitation (IAR) program for hearing aid users: a qualitative study. Int J Audiol 2018; 57:570-576. [DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2018.1453171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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- Milijana Malmberg
- Habilitation & Health, Hearing Organization, Region Västra Götaland, Sweden
- Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences and Learning, Swedish Institute for Disability Research, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Department of Clinical an Experimental Medicine, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology in Linköping, Anaesthetics, Operations and Specialty Surgery Center, County Council of Östergötaland, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences and Learning, Swedish Institute for Disability Research, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Eriksholm Research Centre, Oticon A/S, Snekkersten, Denmark
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- Department of Behavioral Sciences and Learning, Swedish Institute for Disability Research, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Arlinger S, Nordqvist P, Öberg M. International Outcome Inventory for Hearing Aids: Data From a Large Swedish Quality Register Database. Am J Audiol 2017; 26:443-450. [PMID: 29049627 DOI: 10.1044/2017_aja-16-0123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2016] [Accepted: 04/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to analyze a database of completed International Outcome Inventory for Hearing Aids (IOI-HA) questionnaires obtained from over 100,000 clients fitted with new hearing aids in Sweden during the period of 2012-2016. Mean IOI-HA total scores were correlated with degree of hearing loss, unilateral versus bilateral fitting, first-time versus return clients, gender, and variation among dispensing clinics. The correlations with expectations, service quality, and technical functioning of the hearing aids were also analyzed. METHOD Questionnaires containing the 7 IOI-HA items as well as questions concerning some additional issues were mailed to clients 3-6 months after fitting of new hearing aids. The questionnaires were returned to and analyzed by an independent research institute. RESULTS More than 100 dispensing clinics nationwide take part in this project. A response rate of 52.6% resulted in 106,631 data sets after excluding incomplete questionnaires. Forty-six percent of the responders were women, and 54% were men. The largest difference in mean score (0.66) was found for the IOI-HA item "use" between return clients and first-time users. Women reported significantly higher (better) scores for the item "impact on others" compared with men. The bilaterally fitted subgroup reported significantly higher scores for all 7 items compared with the unilaterally fitted subgroup. Experienced users produced higher scores on benefit and satisfaction items, whereas first-time users gave higher scores for residual problems. No correlation was found between mean IOI-HA total score and average hearing threshold level (pure-tone average [PTA]). Mean IOI-HA total scores were found to correlate significantly with perceived service quality of the dispensing center and with the technical functionality of the hearing aids. CONCLUSIONS When comparing mean IOI-HA total scores from different studies or between groups, differences with regard to hearing aid experience, gender, and unilateral versus bilateral fitting have to be considered. No correlation was found between mean IOI-HA total score and degree of hearing loss in terms of PTA. Thus, PTA is not a reliable predictor of benefit and satisfaction of hearing aid provision as represented by the IOI-HA items. Identification of a specific lower fence in PTA for hearing aid candidacy is therefore to be avoided. Large differences were found in mean IOI-HA total scores related to different dispensing centers.
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- Stig Arlinger
- Division of Technical Audiology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Linköping University, Sweden
- Linnaeus Centre, Swedish Institute for Disability Research, Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Sweden
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- Research Institute Hörselbron, School of Computer Science and Communication, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Technical Audiology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Linköping University, Sweden
- Linnaeus Centre, Swedish Institute for Disability Research, Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Sweden
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology in Linköping, Anaesthetics, Operations and Specialty Surgery Centre, Region Östergötland, Sweden
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OBJECTIVE This study investigated the effects of a modified Swedish version of an interactive group education programme, the Active Communication Education (ACE) programme, in five Swedish regions. This study also explored whether the pre- and post-programme outcomes differed with regard to region, age, gender, hearing loss (HL) or the attendance of significant others (SOs). DESIGN An intervention study with between- and within-group measurements was applied. STUDY SAMPLE Seventy-seven individuals with hearing impairments and a mean age of 73.9 years (SD = 9.8) from five different regions in Sweden participated in this study. RESULTS Statistically significant short- and long-term effects on communication strategy use, activity and participation were observed. The ACE programme was most effective for older individuals, women and participants with more severe HL. Individuals who attended with an SO tended to use better communication strategies. No regional differences were observed. The qualitative results indicated that the programme increased individuals' ability to cope and restored their social identities. CONCLUSIONS The ACE programme is effective, is recommended for implementation in clinical settings and is considered an alternative or additional treatment to hearing aid rehabilitation. Additional studies that include younger individuals and a control group are recommended.
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- Marie Öberg
- a Division of Neuro and Inflammation Science, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Department of Otorhinolaryngology in Linköping, Anaesthetics , Operations and Specialty Surgery Centre, Linköping University , Region Östergötland , Linköping , Sweden and.,b Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning , The Swedish Institute for Disability Research, Linnaeus Centre HEAD, Linköping University , Linköping , Sweden
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Brännström KJ, Öberg M, Ingo E, Månsson KN, Andersson G, Lunner T, Laplante-Lévesque A. The initial evaluation of an Internet-based support system for audiologists and first-time hearing aid clients. Internet Interv 2016; 4:82-91. [PMID: 30135793 PMCID: PMC6096287 DOI: 10.1016/j.invent.2016.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2015] [Revised: 01/20/2016] [Accepted: 01/22/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Audiologists provide professional contact and support between appointments to clients with hearing impairment using telephone and e-mail, but more advanced and flexible technological platforms are also possible. The present study aimed to evaluate the clinical application of an Internet-based support system for audiologists and their first-time hearing aid clients. DESIGN An Internet-based support system developed by Månsson et al. (2013) for psychologists and their clients was adapted for audiologic purposes. Three audiologic clinics in Sweden tested the support system with their clients. STUDY SAMPLE Twenty-three clients managed by four audiologists used and evaluated the support system. In addition, five of the clients and all four audiologists were interviewed and their responses were analyzed using content analysis. RESULTS The clients and the audiologists reported positive experiences and overall satisfaction but audiologists reported that the support system did not address the needs of all clients. More positive experiences and greater satisfaction with the support system were associated with reductions on self-reported consequences of hearing loss and positive hearing aids outcomes. CONCLUSIONS An Internet-based support system can be used in audiologic rehabilitation. Both audiologists and clients recognized the system's potential value to offer an online support to the provision of audiologic services.
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- K. Jonas Brännström
- Department of Logopedics, Phoniatrics and Audiology, Lund University, Sweden,Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Sweden,Corresponding author at: Department of Logopedics, Phoniatrics, and Audiology, Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, SE-221 85 Lund, Sweden.
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Sweden,Technical Audiology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Linköping University, Department of Otorhinolaryngology in Linköping, Anaesthetics, Operations and Specialty Surgery Center, County Council of Östergötland, Sweden
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Sweden
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Sweden,Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden,Eriksholm Research Centre, Oticon A/S, Denmark
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Sweden,Eriksholm Research Centre, Oticon A/S, Denmark
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping University, Sweden,Eriksholm Research Centre, Oticon A/S, Denmark
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Johansson M, Gustafsson Î, Johanson G, Öberg M. Experimental asthma model on mice for short-term exposure to chlorine gas. Toxicol Lett 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.toxlet.2015.08.769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Brännström KJ, Öberg M, Ingo E, Månsson KNT, Andersson G, Lunner T, Laplante-Lévesque A. The Process of Developing an Internet-Based Support System for Audiologists and First-Time Hearing Aid Clients. Am J Audiol 2015; 24:320-4. [PMID: 26649539 DOI: 10.1044/2015_aja-14-0094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2014] [Accepted: 04/26/2015] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In audiologic practice, complementary information sources and access to the clinician between appointments improve information retention and facilitate adjustment behaviors. An Internet-based support system is a novel way to support information sharing and clinician access. PURPOSE This research forum article describes the process of developing an Internet-based support system for audiologists and their first-time hearing aid clients. METHOD The iterative development process, including revisions by 4 research audiologists and 4 clinical audiologists, is described. The final system is exemplified. CONCLUSION An Internet-based support system was successfully developed for audiologic practice.
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- Linköping University, Sweden
- Anaesthetics, Operations, and Specialty Surgery Center, County Council of Östergötland, Sweden
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- Linköping University, Sweden
- Eriksholm Research Centre, Oticon A/S, Denmark
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PURPOSE The purpose of the two studies presented in this research forum article was to develop audiological rehabilitation programs for experienced hearing aid users and evaluate them in online versions. In this research forum article, the differences between the two studies are discussed. METHOD Two randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were performed evaluating the efficacy of online rehabilitation, including professional guidance by an audiologist. In each RCT, the effects of the online programs were compared with the effects measured in a control group. RESULTS The results from the first RCT showed a significant increase in activity and participation for both groups with participants in the intervention group improving more than those in the control group. At the 6-month follow-up, after the study, the significant increase was maintained; however, amounts of increase in the two groups were no longer significantly different. The results from the second RCT showed significant increase in activity and participation for the intervention group, although the control group did not improve. CONCLUSIONS The results from the RCTs provide evidence that the Internet can be used to deliver rehabilitation to hearing-aid users and that their problems are reduced by the intervention; however, the content of the online rehabilitation program requires further investigation.
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- Hearing Clinic, County Council of Östergötland, Linköping, Sweden
- Linköping University, Sweden
- The Swedish Institute for Disability Research, Linköping University, Sweden
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- Linköping University, Sweden
- The Swedish Institute for Disability Research, Linköping University, Sweden
- Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Eriksholm Research Centre, Oticon A/S, Snekkersten, Denmark
- Linköping University, Sweden
- The Swedish Institute for Disability Research, Linköping University, Sweden
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Purpose The purpose of this article was to highlight the importance of hearing health care beyond the clinic for older people with impaired hearing. Method To emphasize factors affecting the success of audiologic rehabilitation for older people and to describe practical clinical and community-based strategies to promote successful hearing health care. Result Older people are not always aware of the extent of their hearing loss, they may not always expect to benefit from using a hearing aid, and they often have low self-efficacy for managing to learn to use hearing aids. Increased knowledge and support from other health professionals, family caregivers and significant others could optimize older peoples' participation in everyday activities. Conclusion Further work is needed to develop new interventions for older people with impaired hearing and to increase collaboration with general practitioners as well as other health-care professionals.
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- Marie Öberg
- Linköping University, Sweden
- Technical Audiology, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Linköping University, Sweden
- The Swedish Institute for Disability Research, Linnaeus Centre HEAD, Linköping University, Sweden
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Thorén ES, Öberg M, Wänström G, Andersson G, Lunner T. A randomized controlled trial evaluating the effects of online rehabilitative intervention for adult hearing-aid users. Int J Audiol 2014; 53:452-61. [DOI: 10.3109/14992027.2014.892643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Wänström G, Öberg M, Rydberg E, Lunner T, Laplante-Lévesque A, Andersson G. The psychological process from avoidance to acceptance in adults with acquired hearing impairment. Hearing, Balance and Communication 2014. [DOI: 10.3109/21695717.2013.875243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Molander P, Nordqvist P, Öberg M, Lunner T, Lyxell B, Andersson G. Internet-based hearing screening using speech-in-noise: validation and comparisons of self-reported hearing problems, quality of life and phonological representation. BMJ Open 2013; 3:e003223. [PMID: 24041846 PMCID: PMC3780321 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2013-003223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2013] [Revised: 07/12/2013] [Accepted: 08/02/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES For the last decade a host of different projects have been launched to allow persons who are concerned about their hearing status to quickly and at a low cost test their hearing ability. Most often, this is carried out without collecting complementary information that could be correlated with hearing impairment. In this two-part study we first, present the development and validation of a novel Internet-based hearing test, and second, report on the associations between this test and phonological representation, quality of life and self-reported hearing difficulties. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING An opportunity sample of participants was recruited at the Stockholm central station for the first study. All parts of the second study were conducted via the Internet, with testing and self-report forms adapted for online use. PARTICIPANTS The first part of the study was carried out in direct contact with the participants, and participants from the second study were recruited by means of advertisements in newspapers and on webpages. The only exclusion criterion was that participants had to be over 18 years old. Most participants were between 60 and 69 years old. There were almost an equal number of men and women (total n=316). OUTCOME MEASURES 48 participants failed the Internet-based hearing screening test. The group failing the test reported more problems on the Amsterdam Inventory of Auditory Disability. In addition, they were found to have diminished phonological representational skills. However, no difference in quality of life was found. CONCLUSIONS Almost one in five participants was in need of contacting their local hearing clinic. This group had more complaints regarding tinnitus and hyperacusis, rated their own hearing as worse than those who passed, and had a poorer capability of generating accurate phonological representations. This study suggests that it is feasible to screen for hearing status online, and obtain valid data.
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Affiliation(s)
- Peter Molander
- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linnaeus Centre HEAD, Swedish Institute for Disability Research, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Division of Swedish Association of Hard of Hearing, Research Institute Hearing Bridge, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linnaeus Centre HEAD, Swedish Institute for Disability Research, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Division of Technical Audiology, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linnaeus Centre HEAD, Swedish Institute for Disability Research, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Eriksholm Research Centre, Snekkersten, Denmark
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linnaeus Centre HEAD, Swedish Institute for Disability Research, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linnaeus Centre HEAD, Swedish Institute for Disability Research, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
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Öberg M, Marcusson J, Nägga K, Wressle E. Hearing difficulties, uptake, and outcomes of hearing aids in people 85 years of age. Int J Audiol 2011; 51:108-15. [DOI: 10.3109/14992027.2011.622301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Laplante-Lévesque A, Knudsen LV, Preminger JE, Jones L, Nielsen C, Öberg M, Lunner T, Hickson L, Naylor G, Kramer SE. Hearing help-seeking and rehabilitation: Perspectives of adults with hearing impairment. Int J Audiol 2011; 51:93-102. [DOI: 10.3109/14992027.2011.606284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Öberg M, Andersson G, Wänström G, Lunner T. The effects of a pre-fitting intervention on hearing aid benefit: A randomized controlled trial. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.3109/16513860903309790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Öberg M, Wänström G, Hjertman H, Lunner T, Andersson G. Development and initial validation of the ‘Clinical Global Impression’ to measure outcomes for audiological rehabilitation. Disabil Rehabil 2009; 31:1409-17. [DOI: 10.1080/09638280802621408] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Öberg M, Lunner T, Andersson G. Psychometric evaluation of hearing specific self-report measures and their associations with psychosocial and demographic variables. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.1080/16513860701560214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Öberg M, Andersson G, Wänström G, Lunner T. The effects of a sound awareness pre-fitting intervention: A randomized controlled trial. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.1080/16513860802042062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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