Clinical report: evaluating the efficacy of a group audiologic rehabilitation program for adults with hearing loss using a goal attainment scaling approach/Compte rendu clinique: se servir d'une approche d'evaluation de l'atteinte des objectifs pour evaluer l'efficacite d'un programme de groupe de readaptation audiologique pour adultes ayant une perte auditive

This clinical report describes the application and outcomes of Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) within a 6-session, group-based audiologic rehabilitation (AR) program for older adults with acquired hearing loss. GAS is a technique that provides a framework for organizing the rehabilitation process by i...

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Published inCanadian journal of speech-language pathology and audiology Vol. 33; no. 3; pp. 146 - 153
Main Author Jennings, Mary Beth
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists & Audiologists 22.09.2009
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Summary:This clinical report describes the application and outcomes of Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) within a 6-session, group-based audiologic rehabilitation (AR) program for older adults with acquired hearing loss. GAS is a technique that provides a framework for organizing the rehabilitation process by involving all parties (client, clinician, significant others) in setting goals that address the specific difficulties experienced by the client. It provides a means of quantitative and qualitative documentation of rehabilitation outcomes. Forty-six adults between the ages of 62 and 93 years with hearing loss and hearing aids participated in the program. The 6-session AR program included information, discussion, and training in the use of assistive technologies and communication strategies. GAS goals were set individually prior to group participation and outcomes were monitored within 2 weeks and at 6 months following the completion of the AR program. AR group participants made gains in goal attainment following AR program participation when compared to pre-program functioning levels and continued to make gains at 6 months post-program. The application of GAS as a framework and a measure of change for current models of AR is discussed. Further research to investigate the efficacy of GAS within group-based AR programs is warranted. Le present rapport clinique decrit la mise en oeuvre et les resultats d'une approche d'evaluation de l'atteinte des objectifs [Goal Attainment Scaling--GAS] utilisee durant un programme de readaptation audiologique de groupe en six seances pour des aines ayant une perte auditive acquise. La GAS fournit un cadre pour organiser le processus de readaptation en impliquant toutes les parties (client, clinicien, proches) a l'etablissement d'objectifs lies a des difficultes precises vecues par le client. Elle fournit un moyen de consigner par ecrit les resultats quantitatifs et qualitatifs de la readaptation. Quarante-six adultes entre 62 et 93 ans ayant une perte auditive et un appareil auditif ont pris part a ce programme. Le programme de readaptation de six seances comprenait de l'information, des discussions et de la formation entourant l'utilisation de technologies d'aide de suppleance et de strategies de communication. On a fixe les buts de la GAS individuellement avant la participation en groupe et on a suivi les progres durant deux semaines et 6 mois apres la fin du programme. Les participants au groupe de readaptation audiologique ont fait des progres vers l'atteinte de leurs objectifs apres leur participation au programme quand on compare avec leur niveau de fonctionnement anterieur, et ils ont continue a faire des progres six mois apres le programme. On discute de l'utilisation de la GAS comme cadre et comme mesure de changement pour les modeles actuels de readaptation audiologique. Il est justifie de poursuivre la recherche sur l'efficacite de la GAS au sein des programmes de groupe de readaptation audiologique. Key words: Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS), Audiologic Rehabilitation (AR), older adults, acquired hearing loss
ISSN:1913-200X
1913-2018