Old Dominion University, 1881 University Dr., VA Beach, VA 23453, United States.
Old Dominion University, 1881 University Dr., VA Beach, VA 23453, United States.
Geriatr Nurs. 2022 Mar-Apr;44:272-274. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2021.04.028. Epub 2021 Jun 5.
Hearing loss is prevalent in the geriatric population. Healthcare systems and providers are challenged to meet communication needs in hearing impaired adults in the acute care setting. Patients with impaired-hearing pose risk to themselves and the healthcare system. Healthcare systems can utilize the expertise of advanced practice nurses, especially those with a geriatric focus to develop strategic imperatives aimed at addressing the unique needs of older adults patients with hearing impairments. Instituting a practice change using the personal amplifier device for older adult patients with hearing impairment is an innovative approach to enhancing effective communication and care delivery between patients and the healthcare interprofessional team. Innovative strategies include understanding personal amplifier devices, developing methods to identify patients who present with hearing loss, and provide interdisciplinary education and training to providers. Advanced practice nurses are ideal to function as change agents in the improvement of care for the hearingimpaired older adult.
老年人中听力损失较为常见。医疗保健系统和提供者在满足急性护理环境中听力受损成年人的沟通需求方面面临挑战。听力受损的患者对自己和医疗保健系统都存在风险。医疗保健系统可以利用高级实践护士的专业知识，特别是那些专注于老年病学的护士，制定旨在满足听力受损老年患者独特需求的战略重点。为听力受损的老年患者使用个人放大器设备是一种创新方法，可以增强患者和医疗跨专业团队之间的有效沟通和护理服务。创新策略包括了解个人放大器设备，开发识别听力损失患者的方法，并为提供者提供跨学科教育和培训。高级实践护士是改善听力受损老年人护理的理想变革推动者。
