Motivational engagement in first-time hearing aid users: a feasibility study
Objective: To assess (1) the feasibility of incorporating the Ida Institute’s Motivation Tools into a UK audiology service, (2) the potential benefits of motivational engagement in first-time hearing aid users, and (3) predictors of hearing aid and general health outcome measures. Design: A feasib...
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| author | Ferguson, Melanie A. Maidment, David Russell, Naomi Gregory, Melanie Nicholson, Richard |
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| description | Objective: To assess (1) the feasibility of incorporating the Ida Institute’s Motivation Tools into a UK audiology service, (2) the potential benefits of motivational engagement in first-time hearing aid users, and (3) predictors of hearing aid and general health outcome measures.
Design: A feasibility study using a single-centre, prospective, quasi-randomized controlled design with two arms. The Ida Institute’s Motivation Tools formed the basis for motivational engagement. Study sample: First-time hearing aid users were recruited at the initial hearing assessment appointment. The intervention arm underwent motivational engagement (M+, n = 32), and a control arm (M-, n = 36) received standard care only. Results: The M+ group showed greater self-efficacy, reduced anxiety, and greater engagement with the audiologist at assessment and fitting appointments. However, there were no significant between-group differences 10-weeks post-fitting. Hearing-related communication scores predicted anxiety, and social isolation scores predicted depression for the M+ group. Readiness to address hearing difficulties predicted hearing aid outcomes for the M- group. Hearing sensitivity was not a predictor of outcomes. Conclusions: There were some positive results from motivational engagement early in the patient journey. Future research should consider using qualitative methods to explore whether there are longer-term benefits of motivational engagement in hearing aid users. |
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| spelling | nottingham-322602020-05-04T17:35:24Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/32260/ Motivational engagement in first-time hearing aid users: a feasibility study Ferguson, Melanie A. Maidment, David Russell, Naomi Gregory, Melanie Nicholson, Richard Objective: To assess (1) the feasibility of incorporating the Ida Institute’s Motivation Tools into a UK audiology service, (2) the potential benefits of motivational engagement in first-time hearing aid users, and (3) predictors of hearing aid and general health outcome measures. Design: A feasibility study using a single-centre, prospective, quasi-randomized controlled design with two arms. The Ida Institute’s Motivation Tools formed the basis for motivational engagement. Study sample: First-time hearing aid users were recruited at the initial hearing assessment appointment. The intervention arm underwent motivational engagement (M+, n = 32), and a control arm (M-, n = 36) received standard care only. Results: The M+ group showed greater self-efficacy, reduced anxiety, and greater engagement with the audiologist at assessment and fitting appointments. However, there were no significant between-group differences 10-weeks post-fitting. Hearing-related communication scores predicted anxiety, and social isolation scores predicted depression for the M+ group. Readiness to address hearing difficulties predicted hearing aid outcomes for the M- group. Hearing sensitivity was not a predictor of outcomes. Conclusions: There were some positive results from motivational engagement early in the patient journey. Future research should consider using qualitative methods to explore whether there are longer-term benefits of motivational engagement in hearing aid users. Taylor & Francis 2016-02-26 Article PeerReviewed Ferguson, Melanie A., Maidment, David, Russell, Naomi, Gregory, Melanie and Nicholson, Richard (2016) Motivational engagement in first-time hearing aid users: a feasibility study. International Journal of Audiology, 55 (sup3). S23-S33. ISSN 1708-8186 Motivation Tools Self-Efficacy Readiness Help-Seeking Hearing Aid Benefit Wellbeing Social Isolation Hearing Aid Use http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/14992027.2015.1133935 doi:10.3109/14992027.2015.1133935 doi:10.3109/14992027.2015.1133935 |
| spellingShingle | Motivation Tools Self-Efficacy Readiness Help-Seeking Hearing Aid Benefit Wellbeing Social Isolation Hearing Aid Use Ferguson, Melanie A. Maidment, David Russell, Naomi Gregory, Melanie Nicholson, Richard Motivational engagement in first-time hearing aid users: a feasibility study |
| title | Motivational engagement in first-time hearing aid users: a feasibility study |
| title_full | Motivational engagement in first-time hearing aid users: a feasibility study |
| title_fullStr | Motivational engagement in first-time hearing aid users: a feasibility study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Motivational engagement in first-time hearing aid users: a feasibility study |
| title_short | Motivational engagement in first-time hearing aid users: a feasibility study |
| title_sort | motivational engagement in first-time hearing aid users: a feasibility study |
| topic | Motivation Tools Self-Efficacy Readiness Help-Seeking Hearing Aid Benefit Wellbeing Social Isolation Hearing Aid Use |
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