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10/13/2017  |   3:30 PM - 5:30 PM   |  West Ballroom at Shalala Student Services Building

Awareness as a key factor in providing access to innovative technologies across the globe

Between 0.5 to 5 in every 1000 children worldwide are born with or develop sensorineural deafness in their early childhood according to the World Health Organization (WHO). While the prevalence rate varies by country (developing countries tend to have higher rates) it is a fact that children’s development of speech, language, and cognitive skills, educational and career opportunities, and ultimately their quality-of-life , suffer if they are denied the ability to hear. The burden of hearing loss and the need for action is increasingly recognized by the WHO. In addition, the cost of not treating hearing loss has been reported in their 'Make a Sound Investment" campaign at the occasion of the World Hearing Day. A child with severe-to-profound bilateral hearing impairment, without cochlear implantation, may not, depending on the extent of hearing loss, be able to perceive environmental noises regardless of their loudness or nearness and he/she will certainly lack the ability to develop an understanding of human speech or develop the ability to produce speech at a level close that of people with normal hearing. After cochlear implantation, children perceive sufficient to hear sounds that normal-hearing people take for granted like everyday conversations, ringing telephones, traffic, and sirens; all of which, without a cochlear implant, they would have not perceived or perceived as too soft and unclear to be of benefit. The aim of this presentation is to expand on the importance of awareness programs towards professionals and lay people in order to increase access to innovative technologies. This will be done with concrete examples and the sharing of best practices.

  • Get insights into the impact of awareness initiatives towards lay people and professionals
  • Get more in depth knowledge on the impact of awareness towards access in different regions
  • Learn about best case examples

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Patrick D'Haese (POC,Primary Presenter), MED-EL, patrick.dhaese@medel.com;
Patrick D’Haese has been the Corporate Director of Awareness and Public Affairs for MED-EL GmbH since February 2013. He has over twenty-five years of experience in the Healthcare Industry, with specific expertise in the field of active implantable devices, namely cochlear implants and other hearing implants. During his career, he has held various global and European industry positions allowing him to develop and understand a multitude of perspectives on issues associated with hearing loss and its treatment. Patrick holds degrees in speech and language pathology, audiology and business administration. Over the years, he has lectured around the world and published widely on cochlear implants and has been involved in several research studies and clinical investigations. Patrick is a thought leader in the area of hearing impairment.
      ASHA DISCLOSURE:

Financial - Receives Salary for Employment,Management position from MED-EL GmbH.  

Nonfinancial - No relevant nonfinancial relationship exists.


      AAA DISCLOSURE:

Financial - Receives support from MED-EL GmbH.