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OCLC number
468092886
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Author
Jennings, Mary Beth.
Title
Factors that influence outcomes from aural rehabilitation of older adults : the role of perceived self-efficacy.
Degree
Ph. D. -- University of Western Ontario, 2006
Publisher
Ottawa : Library and Archives Canada = Bibliothèque et Archives Canada, [2008]
Description
4 microfiches
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Abstract
Hearing loss is the most commonly reported chronic disability for older adults and it has a significant impact on all aspects of an individual's life. Seniors are not regularly referred for hearing healthcare services. Of those who do obtain services, only a small number follow through with the purchase and use of hearing assistive technologies. Aural rehabilitation (AR) programs that support the individual in coping with the impact of hearing loss are not readily available to Canadian seniors. The current research project examined the impact of AR program participation on post-program strategy use, perceived self-efficacy (PSE), activity limitations and participation restrictions, and examined the role of PSE in AR outcomes. Results indicated that older adults who attended AR programs received benefit in strategy use, i.e., goal attainment, daily use of hearing aids and assistive device ownership. The benefit was greatest for persons who had medium levels of initial PSE. The Self-efficacy for Situational Communication Management Questionnaire (SESMQ) was developed for this research and was found to be a useful tool for categorizing participants by initial PSE levels to examine outcomes. Further research into PSE level and hearing health behaviour change is warranted. The usefulness of Goal Attainment scaling as a tool and measure of change for AR was supported by this research and further investigation is needed in this area. Keywords: Aural Rehabilitation, Goal Attainment Scaling, Hearing loss, Older adults, Perceived Self-efficacy
ISBN
9780494307168
0494307161