Examining cultural competence in pediatric hearing loss services: A survey. (2nd October 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Grandpierre, Viviane; Nassrallah, Flora; Potter, Beth K.; Fitzpatrick, Elizabeth M.; Thomas, Roanne; Taylor, Jenn; Sikora, Lindsey
• Is Part Of: Deafness & education international. Volume 21:Number 4(2019)
• Page Start: 174
• Page End: 194
• Publication Date: 2019-10-02
• Subjects: Cultural competence -- early hearing loss intervention -- survey; Deaf -- Education -- Periodicals; Deafness -- Periodicals; Teachers of the deaf -- Periodicals; Deaf -- Rehabilitation -- Periodicals; 371.91205
• DOI: 10.1080/14643154.2019.1589075
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1464-3154

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Efforts to improve cultural competence in pediatric hearing loss services should be informed by evidence of how culture can affect services, yet there is a paucity of research in the field of audiology. The aim of this study was to gain insight into practitioners' experiences with offering early hearing loss services to minority culture families. Specifically, the objective was to examine possible barriers and facilitators to improving cultural competence in early hearing loss services by exploring the perspectives of the providers of care from across Canada. A survey, informed by our previous studies, was disseminated to practitioners providing hearing loss services. Responses to all survey questions were analyzed descriptively. Open-ended questions were analyzed with simple content analysis. Results indicate practitioners reported barriers at each stage of service delivery: during diagnoses, amplification discussions, language assessments, and interventions. Practitioners also described various strategies used to facilitate culturally competent care. Findings stemming from this study can be used to inform practitioners seeking to provide culturally competent care.