This 2021 article by the Americans with Disabilities Act National Network offers tips to improve communication between patients with hearing loss and their healthcare providers. It was written in the context of COVID-19, which requires people to wear face coverings in healthcare settings.
The article includes the following topics:
- Advocating for and empowering patients with hearing loss
- Assistive technology to improve communication
- Non-technical ways to improve communication
- Telemedicine
- Using continuous quality improvement
- Using signage to improve communication
The article also provides links to many additional resources.