Ask the Experts | Hearing Aids - Adults | Testing the Frail, Elderly Patient Testing the Frail, Elderly Patient Brian Taylor, AuD June 6, 2011 Print Question I found the course Using Speech in Noise Tests to Make Better Hearing Aid Selection Decisions very helpful. I already use the QuickSIN in my practice and will add the ANL. I'm still trying to find quick easy tests for the frail elderly patient - it's very difficult to assess these patients with all the diagnostically necessary tests we need to do. Any help or advice is welcome! Answer I would advise you to use the BKB SIN (Bamford-Kowal-Bench) and conduct a subjective and objective run, sort of a modified PPDis (Performance-Perceptual Discrepancy test). This works reasonably well for the "frail" elderly. Sometimes the patient can't complete both parts of the test, and that's ok. It still gives you good information about the status of the auditory system.Brian Taylor, Au.D., is the Professional Development Manager for Unitron. Brian is responsible for all Unitron initiatives related to enhancing our customer's expertise, professionalism, and effectiveness in the areas of hearing aid fitting, product selection, and practice development. Brian earned his Au.D from Central Michigan University and has over 15 years of clinical and practice management experience. Brian Taylor, AuD Director of Practice Development & Clinical Affairs Brian Taylor is the Director of Practice Development & Clinical Affairs for Unitron. He is also the Editor of Audiology Practices, the quarterly publication of the Academy of Doctor’s of Audiology. During the first decade of his career, he practiced clinical audiology in both medical and retail settings. Since 2003, Dr. Taylor has held a variety of management positions within the industry in both the United States and Europe. He has published over 30 articles and book chapters on topics related to hearing aids, diagnostic audiology and business management. Brian is the co-author, along with Gus Mueller, of the text book Fitting and Dispensing Hearing Aids, published by Plural, Inc. He holds a Master’s degree in audiology from the University of Massachusetts and a doctorate in audiology from Central Michigan University. Brian Taylor is the Director of Practice Development & Clinical Affairs for Unitron. He is also the Editor of Audiology Practices. Related Courses Presenter Brian Taylor, AuD Unitron Professional Development Series: Fit to Optimize Audibility or Patient Preference? A Review of the Evidence [Recorded Course] Course: #19785 CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/1.0; AHIP/1.0; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; CASLPA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0 Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0; TX FDHI/1.0 TX-2013-0010 Cost: Free to View This course will compare key differences between the NAL-NL2 and DSL adult fitting targets. Course Details Presenter Robert Tysoe Unitron Practice Development Series: The Smoking and Hearing Loss Link [Recorded Course] Course: #19733 CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/0.1; AHIP/1.0; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0 Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0 Cost: Free to View This course takes a look at "the link" between hearing loss and people who smoke and provides a discussion of how to implement an effective patient care plan Course Details Presenter Robert Tysoe Unitron Practice Development Series: The Diabetes and Hearing Loss Link [Recorded Course] Course: #19692 CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/0.1; AHIP/1.0; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0 Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0; Kansas DHE, LTS-S0035/1.0 Cost: Free to View This course takes a look at "the link" between hearing loss and people with diabetes and provides a discussion of how to implement an effective patient care plan. Course Details Presenter Brad Dodson Unitron Professional Development Series: Interact with Your Customer on Their Buying Journey [Recorded Course] Course: #18775 CEUs/Hours Offered: AAA/0.1 Intermediate; ACAud/0.1; BAA/1.0; CAA/1.0; Calif. HADB/1.0 Hearing Aid Related; IHS/1.0 Cost: Free to View For years, clinic owners have invested in direct mail, yellow pages and print ads, internet, radio and TV to drive customer acquisition. How much attention though is being focused on conversion rates? This session will look at tools to transform your waiting room into an educational learning center designed to interact with the patient on their buying journey. Course Details Presenter Brian Taylor, AuD To the Point: Effects of receiver placement on patient benefit and satisfaction [Recorded Course] Course: #17026 Cost: Free to View Both receiver-in-the- canal and receiver-in-the-aid devices are popular form factor choices. This course reviews the potential advantages and limitations of receiver placement by evaluating the pertinent published literature and clinical implications. Course Details
