All Outputs (3)

Internet competency predicts practical hearing aid knowledge and skills in first-time hearing aid users (2016)
Journal Article
Maidment, D. W., Brassington, W., Wharrad, H., & Ferguson, M. A. (2016). Internet competency predicts practical hearing aid knowledge and skills in first-time hearing aid users. American Journal of Audiology, 25(3S), https://doi.org/10.1044/2016_AJA-16-0022

Purpose. The purpose of the study was to assess whether Internet competency predicted practical hearing aid knowledge and handling skills in first-time hearing aid users. Method. The design was a prospective, randomized controlled trial of a multi... Read More about Internet competency predicts practical hearing aid knowledge and skills in first-time hearing aid users.

Animated educational video to prepare children for MRI without sedation: evaluation of the appeal and value (2016)
Journal Article
Szeszak, S., Man, R., Love, A., Langmack, G., Wharrad, H., & Dineen, R. A. (2016). Animated educational video to prepare children for MRI without sedation: evaluation of the appeal and value. Pediatric Radiology, 46(12), 1744-1750. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-016-3661-4

Background: MRI scans can be distressing for children and often require sedation. Educating children about what to expect reduces anxiety and increases likelihood of successful non-sedated MRI scans. Multimedia tools are a popular means of education.... Read More about Animated educational video to prepare children for MRI without sedation: evaluation of the appeal and value.

A randomized controlled trial to evaluate the benefits of a multimedia educational program for first-time hearing aid users (2016)
Journal Article
Ferguson, M. A., Brandreth, M., Brassington, W., Leighton, P., & Wharrad, H. (2016). A randomized controlled trial to evaluate the benefits of a multimedia educational program for first-time hearing aid users. Ear and Hearing, 37(2), https://doi.org/10.1097/AUD.0000000000000237

Objectives: The aims of this study were to (1) develop a series of short interactive videos (or reusable learning objects [RLOs]) covering a broad range of practical and psychosocial issues relevant to the auditory rehabilitation for first-time heari... Read More about A randomized controlled trial to evaluate the benefits of a multimedia educational program for first-time hearing aid users.