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The Application of Self-Efficacy Principles to Audiologic Rehabilitation: A Tutorial

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City

Robin Lea West

Center for Gerontological Studies, University of Florida, Gainesville

Contact author: Sherri L. Smith, James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Audiology-126, Mountain Home, TN 37684. Email: sherri.smith{at}med.va.gov

PURPOSE: The purpose of this tutorial is to provide a comprehensive overview of the self-efficacy framework and its application to audiologic rehabilitation.

METHOD: A literature review was conducted on self-efficacy and its relevance to successful interventions in several health domains. Specific recommendations were presented for audiologic rehabilitation procedures that will enhance self-efficacy.

CONCLUSIONS: As is the case in other health domains, clinical intervention by audiologists will be more effective when incorporating a self-efficacy framework in the audiologic rehabilitation process.

Key Words: self-efficacy, hearing aids, audiologic rehabilitation, hearing loss, balance disorders