Quando fazer o acompanhamento
Early follow up is advised at two weeks and two months to support a person to adjust to their hearing aids and gain maximum benefit. Reassessment is recommended every two years for adults.
Local de acompanhamento
Pode ser efectuado um acompanhamento:
- À distância, por telefone ou videochamada; ou
- Pessoalmente.
Acompanhamento presencial
Generally, the decision on remote or in person follow up is based on what is most suitable for the person’s situation. However, some follow up appointments must be done in person. For example, reassessment appointments.
Porquê fazer o acompanhamento?
O acompanhamento dos aparelhos auditivos ajuda-o a descobrir se o aparelho está a funcionar:
- Hearing aids are meeting the person’s needs
- Os aparelhos auditivos precisam de ser reparados ou substituídos
- Os aparelhos auditivos continuam a adaptar-se bem
- Person needs any problem solving for safe and correct use.
Pergunta
Hearing aid problems can be caused by:
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Se selecionou b, c e d, está correto!
Teach a person how to clean and use their hearing aids correctly to avoid problems.
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Being embarrassed about wearing hearing aids does not cause a hearing aid problem. However, it will affect how much a person benefits from using hearing aids. Always explain the benefits of using hearing aids.
What to check during follow up
Check if hearing aids are meeting the person’s needs
Ask questions to find out if the person is benefitting from their hearing aids in their daily life.
Check the condition of the hearing aid
Check each hearing aid to see if anything is dirty or damaged.
Instrução
Read on to learn more about hearing aid maintenance and repairs.
Check hearing aid fit
Check each hearing aid is:
- Comfortable in the person’s ear canal
- Resting comfortably on the back of the person’s ear.
Problem solve
If the person has any difficulty with their hearing aids, check the problem solving table to find a solution together.
Planear acções de acompanhamento
Use the information collected to decide with the person if:
- Further teaching/problem solving is needed
- Current hearing aids need repair or replacement
- Different hearing aids are needed If yes, can they be provided locally or is referral needed?
- Referral to an ear and hearing professional is needed.
Book the next follow up appointment.