Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 9:00 AM
This grand round has already taken place.
Description
Audiologist, Kristi Mohr will be talking about how hearing loss impacts cognitive functions. She will go over some of the recent research regarding hearing loss and dementia, explain the types of tests used in a comprehensive audiological evaluation which will help them interpret the test results for patients they send to audiologists. She will also give an overview of different types of audiological rehabilitative management, including a discussions regarding hearing aids.
(Please Note: Session only open to Stony Brook Medicine Physicians, Nurses, Medical Students and Stony Brook Medicine Affiliates)
Dates and Times
Start: 5/9/2018 9:00 AM
End: 5/9/2018 10:15 AM
Objectives
Participants should be able to:
- Understand the relationship between hearing loss and cognitive decline and some key research that has been done in this area.
- Better identify patients who are at risk for communication difficulties and efficiently screen for hearing related communication dysfunction.
- Educate their patients about the risks of untreated hearing loss and the value of better hearing as it relates to their overall health related quality of life (HRQoL).
- Interpret comprehensive audiograms and should also be able to determine if results and symptoms are consistent with typical hearing loss from aging.
- Become more aware of the psychological and economic barriers that keep seniors from getting their hearing losses appropriately identified and from receiving hearing heath care rehabilitation.
Speakers
Location
Stony Brook Medicine
Hospital Lobby Conference Room 1
Stony Brook, NY 11794
Accreditation
The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook, is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The School of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Need help with this Grand Round Session?
Please contact the Grand Round coordinator listed below:
Lisa Spinazzola
Department: Medicine
Phone: (631) 444-8279
Email: lisa.spinazzola@stonybrookmedicine.edu