Ufuatiliaji wa vifaa saidizi vya kusikia
When to follow up
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.
Follow up location
Follow up may take place:
- Remotely by phone or video call; or
- In person.
In person follow up
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.
Why do follow up?
Ufuatiliaji wa vifaa saidizi vya kusikia utakusaidia kujua kama:
- vifaa saidizi vya kusikia vinakidhi mahitaji ya mtu
- vifaa saidizi vya kusikia vinahitaji kurekebishwa au kubadilishwa
- vifaa saidizi vya kusikia bado vinafaa vizuri
- Person needs any problem solving for safe and correct use.
Swali
Matatizo ya vifaa saidizi vya kusikia yanaweza kusababishwa na:
Chagua majibu matatu sahihi.
Uko sahihi kama umechagua b, c na d, kama Majibu sahihi!
Teach a person how to clean and use their hearing aids correctly to avoid problems.
a Sio sahihi.
Kuwa na aibu juu ya kuvaa vifaa saidizi vya kusikia hakusababishi tatizo la vifaa saidizi vya kusikia. Hata hivyo, itaathiri ni kiasi gani mtu ananufaika kwa kutumia vifaa saidizi vya kusikia. Daima eleza faida za kutumia vifaa saidizi vya kusikia.
What to check during follow up
Angalia ikiwa vifaa saidizi vya kusikia vinakidhi mahitaji ya mtu
Ask questions to find out if the person is benefitting from their hearing aids in their daily life.
Angalia hali ya kifaa saidizi cha kusikia
Angalia kila kifaa saidizi cha kusikia ili kuona kama kitu chochote ni chafu au kimeharibika.
Maelekezo
Soma ili upate maelezo zaidi kuhusu matengenezo na urekebishaji wa vifaa saidizi vya kusikia.
Angalia kifaa saidizi cha kusikia kinafaa
Angalia kila kifaa saidizi cha kusikia ni:
- 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.
Weka mpango wa mambo ya kufuatilia
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.