Abstract
Pandemic-mandated masks have resulted in communication challenges among hearing-impaired healthcare personnel who rely upon visual cues and lip-reading. This session provides an evidence-based approach for mitigating these issues among hearing-impaired colleagues and ensure a healthy work environment for staff and patients.
Detailed abstract attached.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice
Keywords:
Hearing-impaired Healthcare Workers, Mask Mandates, Visual Cues, Lip Reading
Recommended Citation
Soyombo, Ellen G.; Braboy, Carla; Navarro, Kimberly S.; Rodriguez, Laryza; Smith, Jessica M.; Suico, Rosario Tarriman; and Kirksey, Kenn M., "Creating a Healthy Work Environment During the COVID-19 Pandemic for Hearing-Impaired Healthcare Professionals" (2025). Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE). 65.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2023/presentations_2023/65
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual
Conference Year
2023
Rights Holder
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Review Type
Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2025-10-17
Creating a Healthy Work Environment During the COVID-19 Pandemic for Hearing-Impaired Healthcare Professionals
Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual
Pandemic-mandated masks have resulted in communication challenges among hearing-impaired healthcare personnel who rely upon visual cues and lip-reading. This session provides an evidence-based approach for mitigating these issues among hearing-impaired colleagues and ensure a healthy work environment for staff and patients.
Detailed abstract attached.