Journal Club hosted by the BAA and University of Southampton BSc students

We are pleased to announce three upcoming lunchtime sessions open to all, especially our Early Professional community.

Please join us for a Journal Club hosted by the BAA and University of Southampton BSc students.

Whether you’re studying at university or interested in your continuing professional development, this is an opportunity for you. You may wish to join also if you’re looking to set up journal club discussions in your own clinics.

Please find the link to the chosen article, which you’re welcome to read beforehand for a discussion in the webinar.

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Thursday 14^th March 12:30-1:30 pm

Presenters: Miru Santhiyapillai & Oli Calver

Article for discussion: The audiological rehabilitation of workers with hearing loss in the UK: a qualitative study of workers’ perspectives

This paper explores the impact of unaddressed hearing loss on individuals in employment. Participants engaged in semi-structured interviews where three main themes were generated. The findings will be discussed in the journal club webinar.

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Thursday 25^th April 12:30-1:30 pm

Presenters: Rebecca Johnson & Alec Booth

Article for discussion: Hearing Aids Reduce Daily-Life Fatigue and Increase Social Activity: A Longitudinal Study

This paper investigates the role of fatigue with hearing loss, and the impact of hearing aid provision and use. Participants completed self-reported outcomes, which measured listening effort, fatigue and other aspects. The clinical implications of this study will be discussed in the journal club webinar.

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Thursday 16^th May 12:30 -1:30 pm

Presenters: Hemna Santilale & Silvia Kho

Article for discussion: Factors Affecting the Use of Speech Testing in Adult Audiology

This paper evaluates hearing health care professionals’ practices around speech testing in adult audiology services. A questionnaire was conducted to better understand the facilitators and barriers to speech testing provision in clinics. The findings will be discussed in the journal club webinar.

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