Family-centered care during the transition to early hearing intervention

What is it about?

This study explores how families and professionals view the care and support provided to families of children with hearing loss during the period between the child’s diagnosis and the start of early intervention. The study focuses on the principles of family-centered care, which aims to ensure that families are actively involved in decisions about their child's care. It also highlights areas where improvements could be made, such as strengthening family-professional partnerships and providing more consistent information and support.

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Photo by Jessica Rockowitz on Unsplash

Photo by Jessica Rockowitz on Unsplash

Why is it important?

This study is important because it addresses a critical period when families must make fast and informed decisions about their child’s care. By identifying gaps in service provision during this transition, the study shows how improving family-centered care can help families make better decisions more quickly, leading to faster enrollment in early intervention programs. Timely early intervention has a significant positive impact on the child's development, particularly language outcomes. Therefore, strengthening family-centered care during this transition can help improve the outcomes for children with hearing loss.