Vocational Rehabilitation Services for People With Hearing Difficulties: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Work
Gussenhoven, A. H. M., Jansma, E. P., et al. (2013).
Work, 46(2), 151-164.
This systematic review investigate the effects of vocational rehabilitation programs on work performance or successful (re)entrance to the workplace in employees with hearing loss.
Netherlands Organization for Health Research and Development (Zon Mw)
Through November 2011
Not further specified
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"There is little evidence about which program is most effective and for whom. Only four studies provided statistical evidence of the effectiveness of the vocational enablement program. The methodological quality of these studies was poor" (p. 162). "Common elements included education, the provision of hearing aids, hearing assistive devices, communication training, information about workplace accommodations, and training in coping strategies" (p. 162).
