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Developing a Community Health Model for Delivering Audiology Services

Author : Meredith R. Frank
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 53 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Developing a Community Health Model for Delivering Audiology Services written by Meredith R. Frank and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hearing loss is a leading cause of disability in the United States. However, individuals with hearing loss often do not receive appropriate audiologic care due to barriers such as lack of health care professionals, poor public and professional awareness, limited resources, geographical isolation, and lack of transportation. One emerging healthcare model proposed to address these barriers is use of community health workers (CHW). A CHW is a trained public health worker who shares important similarities with the patients he/she serves. These similarities can include language, ethnicity, geographical location, and life experiences. This study explored whether CHWs are a favorable approach to extending access to care from the prospective of audiologists. One focus group and two interviews with Maryland-licensed audiologists were conducted. Participants were asked questions regarding their experiences working with clients in their work setting and their experiences with community health and CHWs. Transcripts of the focus group and interviews were analyzed and themes were identified. Results revealed six core themes: issues for the patient, interpersonal issues, issues for the clinician, alternative health care models, professional scope and structure, and health system factors. The interviews revealed two distinctly opposite opinions regarding CHWs in audiology, one positive and one negative. Results of this study reveal the key areas of concern and opportunity regarding use of CHWs in audiology. Additionally, two divergent opinions about CHWs in audiology were examined. A successful model using CHWs would address the issues raised in the focus group and involve stakeholders to create a model that is appealing, implementable, scalable, and sustainable.

Hearing Health Care for Adults

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309439264
Total Pages : 325 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (94 download)

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Book Synopsis Hearing Health Care for Adults by : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Download or read book Hearing Health Care for Adults written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2016-10-06 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The loss of hearing - be it gradual or acute, mild or severe, present since birth or acquired in older age - can have significant effects on one's communication abilities, quality of life, social participation, and health. Despite this, many people with hearing loss do not seek or receive hearing health care. The reasons are numerous, complex, and often interconnected. For some, hearing health care is not affordable. For others, the appropriate services are difficult to access, or individuals do not know how or where to access them. Others may not want to deal with the stigma that they and society may associate with needing hearing health care and obtaining that care. Still others do not recognize they need hearing health care, as hearing loss is an invisible health condition that often worsens gradually over time. In the United States, an estimated 30 million individuals (12.7 percent of Americans ages 12 years or older) have hearing loss. Globally, hearing loss has been identified as the fifth leading cause of years lived with disability. Successful hearing health care enables individuals with hearing loss to have the freedom to communicate in their environments in ways that are culturally appropriate and that preserve their dignity and function. Hearing Health Care for Adults focuses on improving the accessibility and affordability of hearing health care for adults of all ages. This study examines the hearing health care system, with a focus on non-surgical technologies and services, and offers recommendations for improving access to, the affordability of, and the quality of hearing health care for adults of all ages.

Hearing aid service delivery approaches for low- and middle-income settings

Author : World Health Organization
Publisher : World Health Organization
ISBN 13 : 9240087923
Total Pages : 88 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (4 download)

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Book Synopsis Hearing aid service delivery approaches for low- and middle-income settings by : World Health Organization

Download or read book Hearing aid service delivery approaches for low- and middle-income settings written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2024-02-23 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is estimated that while more than 400 million people worldwide could benefit from hearing aid use alone, only 17% get to use these devices. This gap of 83% poses a substantial global challenge as unaddressed hearing loss is a leading cause of morbidity with an annual global cost of 980 billion international dollars. The WHO Hearing aid service delivery approaches for low- and middle-income settings is intended for use by people who plan to implement a national or subnational community level programme for the delivery of hearing aid services. It provides guidance on important factors to be considered when developing a community-level programme for the delivery of hearing aid services in low- and middle-income settings through trained non-specialists. This document targets 2 population groups: - children aged older than 5 years; and, - adults aged 18 years and older. The approaches provide directions on who should be fitted with a hearing aid; the process of assessment; the tools to be used; and the protocol for follow-up. Target audience - ear and hearing care coordinators or focal points within ministries of health. - public health planners. - nongovernmental organizations or civil society entities that provide ear and hearing care.

Hearing Loss and Healthy Aging

Author : Tracy A. Lustig
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780309302265
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (22 download)

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Download or read book Hearing Loss and Healthy Aging written by Tracy A. Lustig and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pages:1 to 25 -- Pages:26 to 50 -- Pages:51 to 75 -- Pages:76 to 100 -- Pages:101 to 125 -- Pages:126 to 129

Access to Health Care in America

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309047420
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Access to Health Care in America written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1993-02-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Americans are accustomed to anecdotal evidence of the health care crisis. Yet, personal or local stories do not provide a comprehensive nationwide picture of our access to health care. Now, this book offers the long-awaited health equivalent of national economic indicators. This useful volume defines a set of national objectives and identifies indicatorsâ€"measures of utilization and outcomeâ€"that can "sense" when and where problems occur in accessing specific health care services. Using the indicators, the committee presents significant conclusions about the situation today, examining the relationships between access to care and factors such as income, race, ethnic origin, and location. The committee offers recommendations to federal, state, and local agencies for improving data collection and monitoring. This highly readable and well-organized volume will be essential for policymakers, public health officials, insurance companies, hospitals, physicians and nurses, and interested individuals.

Strategic Practice Management

Author : Robert G. Glaser
Publisher : Plural Publishing
ISBN 13 : 163550015X
Total Pages : 789 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (355 download)

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Download or read book Strategic Practice Management written by Robert G. Glaser and published by Plural Publishing. This book was released on 2017-12-30 with total page 789 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the major skills required for success in practice is to know how to manage a clinic. Strategic Practice Management: Business Considerations for Audiologists and Other Healthcare Professionals, Third Edition is extremely useful for clinicians currently managing their own clinics as well as for the development and teaching of courses in practice management. The first and second editions of this text have been used in university training programs. The third edition contains contributions from nine guest chapter authors, six who are new to this text, and all are experts in their field. Their insight provides the reader with an enlightening resource essential to the operational and business management of the practice setting, including developing an appropriate business plan; startup and long-term planning; essential legal considerations; fiscal monitoring and methods to assess the ongoing financial health of the practice; reimbursement capture; patient and referral source management; human resource issues, including compensation strategies; and much more. Dr. Robert Glaser and Dr. Robert Traynor have extensively updated all of the retained chapters with significant improvements to the content, tables, and figures. Comprehensively researched, every effort has been made to provide the most recent and thorough references for further review. NEW CONTRIBUTORS AND CHAPTERS: Legal Considerations in Practice Management: Michael G. Leesman, JDDeliberations on Ethics in the Practice of Audiology: Rebecca L. Bingea, AuDNEW! Itemizing Professional Hearing Care Services: Stephanie J. Sjoblad, AuDNEW! Office Management Systems: Brian Urban, AuDNEW! Audiology in the Insurance System: Amber Lund-Knettel, MA, and Thomas J. Tedeschi, AuD ADDITIONAL NEW TOPICS: Management Implications for Audiology PracticeCompetition in Audiology PracticeProfessional Selling Techniques This text covers virtually every current area of practice management and is an excellent resource for any health care practitioner considering a startup venture, purchasing an ongoing practice, reinventing their current practice, or for those interested in sharpening their clinical service delivery model in the current competitive arena.

Comparative Audiology and the Development of a Seeding Model for Affordable and Sustainable Audiology Education

Author : Helen Goulios
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (93 download)

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Book Synopsis Comparative Audiology and the Development of a Seeding Model for Affordable and Sustainable Audiology Education by : Helen Goulios

Download or read book Comparative Audiology and the Development of a Seeding Model for Affordable and Sustainable Audiology Education written by Helen Goulios and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The recognition by societies of the problems caused by deafness and hearing impairment has led to a significant increase in the need for audiologists. Additionally, the rapid development of audiology in the last few decades, a wide diversity of audiology education programs, and increased globalisation highlighted the need to evaluate current audiology education and practice from an international perspective. A major aim of this thesis was therefore to study comparative audiology, to allow systematic analysis of what hearing health care is needed worldwide, and the strategies required to achieve future improvements. Rather than remaining theoretical, this thesis also aimed to develop an affordable and sustainable seeding model for audiology education, which would build capacity in countries with inadequate audiology education. An international study surveyed major audiology organisations, and completed surveys were received from 62 countries (representing 78% of the world population). Eighty-six percent of countries needed more audiologists, and cited a lack of government funding, low public awareness of deafness and inadequate audiology education as major reasons for the shortages. There was a wide range of professionals providing hearing health care and a large overlap in their scope of practices. To discuss these complex issues, a conceptual model for hearing health care was developed which formalised the interacting issues, and highlighted the feedback loops between them. The conceptual model presented a framework that was used to discuss individual countries in more detail, and provided a basis for the design of strategies aimed at improving hearing health care and education for groups of countries. Although five distinct groups were described, in practice, most countries may benefit to some extent from hearing health care systems that range from decentralised community-based models (providing basic care), to more institutionally-based models (offering advanced services and technologies). Evolution of hearing health care systems from basic community-based, to more advanced institutionally-based services, would presumably come with strengthening economies and health and education infrastructures, and concurrent growth in audiology education and private and public hearing health care markets. The rate at which this occurs depends in part on the strength of a country s economy, but also on its other health priorities, the equality of its wealth distribution, the diversity and geographic spread of its population, and the adequacy and efficiency of its hearing health care education programs.

Hearing Aid Delivery in Older Adults

Author : Navshika Chandra
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (918 download)

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Download or read book Hearing Aid Delivery in Older Adults written by Navshika Chandra and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction: Age-related hearing loss is a significant public health concern, as it can have adverse effects on the social and psychological functioning of older adults. Despite evidence that hearing aids can improve the quality of life of older adults, hearing aid uptake is shown to be low internationally. Internet hearing aid sales have emerged as an alternative model of hearing aid delivery for those unable to afford or access hearing aids. Aims and Objectives: This thesis aims to explore older hearing aid users' experiences of utilising audiology services in New Zealand, and their perceptions towards internet-based delivery of hearing aids. The key objectives are to explore positive and negative experiences of older adults, as well as barriers faced, through their journey of utilising the hearing aid delivery system, and to explore their perceptions of the benefits and shortcomings of internet- based delivery of hearing aids. Methods: A qualitative approach was adopted to accomplish the aims of this thesis. Semi structured interviews were conducted with participants in a face-to-face manner. In order to be eligible to participate in this study, individuals needed to be aged 65 years and over, be a hearing aid user, and be residing within the Auckland region. Participants were recruited from various sources, including the University of Auckland Hearing and Tinnitus Clinic, the Hearing Association, via a mass email sent to members of the University of Auckland's Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, and via snowball sampling. The interviews were transcribed and analysed thematically for common themes related to the research aims and objectives. Results: Five main aspects of the hearing aid delivery system were discussed. Physical accessibility to the clinic was generally reported to be easy, and the overall journey through the system was mainly described to have progressed seamlessly. Financial troubles were however, reported in meeting the high cost of the hearing aids. The interpersonal and communication skills of the audiologist were commonly discussed. Trust in the audiologist also emerged as a theme, and was influenced by patients' perception towards the audiologist's focus on making a sale versus providing hearing aids suited to the individual's needs, as well as towards the audiologist's competence in their work. A general lack of awareness regarding internet hearing aid sales was found. Lower cost hearing aids and greater convenience were perceived to be the benefits. Numerous concerns and limitations related to this model were also expressed. Concern regarding whether and how clinical procedures, such as hearing tests and adjusting or fine-tuning of the hearing aids would be conducted in this model were expressed. Participants preferred to be treated by an expert with knowledge of hearing loss, and preferred face-to-face contact. A fear of being ripped off on the internet, and a general lack of familiarity and confidence in using the internet for purchasing were further expressed. Conclusions: The findings of this study have highlighted aspects of the hearing healthcare system in New Zealand, that need greater focus in order to enhance hearing healthcare services for older adults. These include addressing difficulties in meeting the cost of the hearing aids, and providing adequate training and education of audiologists in developing therapeutic relationships and involving patients in their healthcare. Exploration of patients' perceptions towards internet-based hearing aid delivery has revealed benefits as well as several concerns. These concerns would likely need to be addressed and could be used for future research in this area as well as to guide the development of an internet-based model that is likely to appeal to older adults. This could potentially improve access to hearing aids. Overall, the findings of this research are relevant to policy-makers, audiology providers, and researchers, and have implications for improvements in hearing aid delivery services and access to hearing aids in older adults.

The Future of the Public's Health in the 21st Century

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309133181
Total Pages : 536 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Future of the Public's Health in the 21st Century written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2003-02-01 with total page 536 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The anthrax incidents following the 9/11 terrorist attacks put the spotlight on the nation's public health agencies, placing it under an unprecedented scrutiny that added new dimensions to the complex issues considered in this report. The Future of the Public's Health in the 21st Century reaffirms the vision of Healthy People 2010, and outlines a systems approach to assuring the nation's health in practice, research, and policy. This approach focuses on joining the unique resources and perspectives of diverse sectors and entities and challenges these groups to work in a concerted, strategic way to promote and protect the public's health. Focusing on diverse partnerships as the framework for public health, the book discusses: The need for a shift from an individual to a population-based approach in practice, research, policy, and community engagement. The status of the governmental public health infrastructure and what needs to be improved, including its interface with the health care delivery system. The roles nongovernment actors, such as academia, business, local communities and the media can play in creating a healthy nation. Providing an accessible analysis, this book will be important to public health policy-makers and practitioners, business and community leaders, health advocates, educators and journalists.

Primary Ear and Hearing Care Training Resource

Author : World Health Organization
Publisher : World Health Organization
ISBN 13 : 924159361X
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (415 download)

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Download or read book Primary Ear and Hearing Care Training Resource written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2006 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although half of all deafness and hearing impairment is avoidable, an estimated 278 million people worldwide are living with disabling hearing impairment (moderate or worse level of hearing loss in the better hearing ear). Many more have mild hearing loss and/or ear diseases. One quarter of hearing impairment begins during childhood, and 80% of all deaf and hearing impaired people live in low and middle income countries. These problems can be life-long and sometimes life-threatening; they may have profound effects on: inter-personal communication, education, employment prospects, social relationships and through stigmatization. They produce substantial economic burdens on countries. Some of the most effective and cost-effective interventions against ear and hearing problems can be implemented at the primary level by trained primary ear and hearing care (PEHC) workers or primary health care (PHC) workers or their equivalents. Used on a large scale, these interventions will have a major impact on the burden of ear disease and hearing loss. However most developing countries do not have PEHC workers and the topic is hardly addressed in the training of PHC workers. The Primary Ear and Hearing Care Training Resource manuals provide practical information and guidance and can be used as part of a training course, stand-alone training module or in a self-taught manner. They are designed to be useful to a wide range of primary health care personnel. The manuals can also be used to help communities understand common causes of deafness and hearing impairment and ways to prevent and/or treat the conditions.

Ear and Hearing Care

Author : World Health Organization
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789241549479
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (494 download)

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Download or read book Ear and Hearing Care written by World Health Organization and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Many causes of hearing loss can be prevented or mitigated. In addition, people who develop hearing loss can benefit from appropriate and timely interventions. The profile and causes of hearing loss vary greatly across and within regions, as does the availability of infrastructure and resources to address it. Hence, it is essential that each country develop its own strategic plan to deal with hearing loss and its causes. A national ear and hearing care strategy should seek to reduce the prevalence, incidence and impact of hearing loss in the community, through public health approaches that are integrated with the country's health system and service delivery. The development of a holistic and integrated strategic plan is the first step towards 'provision of effective and sustainable ear and hearing care services.' This manual provides guidance on developing and implementing such a strategy. The manual can be used in combination with the Ear and Hearing Care Situation Analysis Tool, which provides a detailed framework for an initial situation analysis. The planning process for a national ear and hearing care starategy comprises the following phases."--Page [6]

Ear and Hearing Care - Planning and Monitoring of National Strategies

Author : World Health Organization
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789244549476
Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (494 download)

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Download or read book Ear and Hearing Care - Planning and Monitoring of National Strategies written by World Health Organization and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A national ear and hearing care strategy should seek to reduce the prevalence, incidence and impact of hearing loss in the community, through public health approaches that are integrated with the country's health system and service delivery. The development of a holistic and integrated strategic plan is the first step towards provision of effective and sustainable ear and hearing care services. This manual provides guidance on developing and implementing such a strategy. It outlines the planning process, with a special focus on practical aspects, recognizing that each country has its own particular priorities and available resources. It is one of a series of publications on planning and monitoring of ear and hearing care services. It is accompanied by a tool that facilitates situation analysis for ear and hearing care within the health system. The manual can be used in combination with the Ear and Hearing Care Situation Analysis Tool(English Edition ISBN 9789241509954, no Russian Edition available at this time), which provides a detailed framework for an initial situation analysis.

Handbook to Service the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Author : John W. Adams
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 0080478239
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Handbook to Service the Deaf and Hard of Hearing written by John W. Adams and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a handbook for readers who wish to learn more about providing services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. It provides basic knowledge of Deaf Culture and the hard of hearing population, the aesthetics of American Sign Language, and an awareness of hearing loss and its influence on family and community life. This is a unique book in that it draws from the experiences of a Deaf (Rohring) and a hearing (Adams) author, providing a comprehensive perspective. It draws upon research and literature, from professional practice, and from anecdotal accounts. "Handbook to Service the Deaf and Hard of Hearing" is an essential resource for college training programs, hospitals, health care agencies, hearing and speech centers, school districts, educational agencies, and any one working with or employing deaf or hard of hearing persons. It features chapters containing research and practical information on understanding the primary issues affecting the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people. It has unique perspectives from Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing professionals relative to such topics as language development, Deaf Culture, medical advances in technology, literature, art and drama in the Deaf Community and growing up with a hearing loss. Illustrations and artwork presented throughout the book were created by renown deaf artists. Recommended best practices are offered on how to provide community accessibility to deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Resource section provides exhaustive list of books, articles, organizations, and Web sites in the areas of communication, deaf culture, legal rights, deaf studies and research, educational issues, language, mental health, technology, and more.

Audiology Services in Diverse Communities

Author : Alejandra Ullauri
Publisher : Plural Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1635503345
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (355 download)

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Download or read book Audiology Services in Diverse Communities written by Alejandra Ullauri and published by Plural Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-23 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the population in the U.S. becomes more diverse, health care professionals have a responsibility to adapt their services to meet the needs of the diverse populations they serve. However, many providers lack access to the appropriate resources to provide high quality care to their Spanish-speaking patients. Audiology Services in Diverse Communities is a professional resource designed to decrease language barriers, improve patient-clinician interactions, and create more culturally competent hearing services. Written by a clinician for clinicians working on a daily basis with minority communities experiencing existing systemic barriers, this unique text begins with an overview of cultural competence and the barriers that exist in audiology services. The text continues an evidence-based, cross-cultural approach to addressing some of those barriers and generating a discussion of what professionals can do in their own clinical settings. The final, and largest, section of the text is a language tool presented in both English and Spanish to aid clinicians as they communicate and work with Spanish-speaking patients. Key Features: * The only book that provides clinicians with a compilation of resources, in English and Spanish, ready to use in clinic * More than 25 resources such as clinical history forms, test instructions, standardized questionnaires, self-assessment tools available in English and Spanish to help clinicians provide with language concordance during clinical encounters. * Evidence-based ideas that can help clinicians assess, develop, implement, and monitor cultural-competent services * A unique format that allows clinicians to visualize English resources on the left-side and Spanish resources on the right-side, facilitating communication between patient and clinician

Handbook of Life Course Health Development

Author : Neal Halfon
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319471430
Total Pages : 667 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (194 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Life Course Health Development written by Neal Halfon and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-11-20 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This handbook synthesizes and analyzes the growing knowledge base on life course health development (LCHD) from the prenatal period through emerging adulthood, with implications for clinical practice and public health. It presents LCHD as an innovative field with a sound theoretical framework for understanding wellness and disease from a lifespan perspective, replacing previous medical, biopsychosocial, and early genomic models of health. Interdisciplinary chapters discuss major health concerns (diabetes, obesity), important less-studied conditions (hearing, kidney health), and large-scale issues (nutrition, adversity) from a lifespan viewpoint. In addition, chapters address methodological approaches and challenges by analyzing existing measures, studies, and surveys. The book concludes with the editors’ research agenda that proposes priorities for future LCHD research and its application to health care practice and health policy. Topics featured in the Handbook include: The prenatal period and its effect on child obesity and metabolic outcomes. Pregnancy complications and their effect on women’s cardiovascular health. A multi-level approach for obesity prevention in children. Application of the LCHD framework to autism spectrum disorder. Socioeconomic disadvantage and its influence on health development across the lifespan. The importance of nutrition to optimal health development across the lifespan. The Handbook of Life Course Health Development is a must-have resource for researchers, clinicians/professionals, and graduate students in developmental psychology/science; maternal and child health; social work; health economics; educational policy and politics; and medical law as well as many interrelated subdisciplines in psychology, medicine, public health, mental health, education, social welfare, economics, sociology, and law.

Providing Effective Hearing Health Care Delivery in Developing Countries

Author : Gina E. Geissler
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (236 download)

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Download or read book Providing Effective Hearing Health Care Delivery in Developing Countries written by Gina E. Geissler and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Investigation of Senator David F. Durenberger: Special counsel hearing exhibits ... contains volumes 7 through 12

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Ethics
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 2160 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (327 download)

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Download or read book Investigation of Senator David F. Durenberger: Special counsel hearing exhibits ... contains volumes 7 through 12 written by United States. Congress. Senate. Select Committee on Ethics and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 2160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: