About Us
Over the last decades, there has been a growing interest in shifting audiologic rehabilitation services into a biopsychosocial framework to enhance health as defined by the World Health Organization "Health is a state of complete, interwind physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease (e.g., ear diseases) or infirmity (e.g., hearing, balance, movement disability)." By incorporating a biopsychosocial framework and acknowledging the inherent abilities and competencies of individuals, audiologic rehabilitation services can be better tailored to address the unique challenges faced by patients and improve their overall well-being and health outcomes. This approach takes into account the physical, psychological, and social aspects of health and empowers individuals to cope with their conditions and life's demands more effectively.
The ABILITY Research Lab is dedicated to advancing the understanding and implementation of audiologic rehabilitation within a biopsychosocial framework and contributing significantly to the evolution of audiologic rehabilitation, promoting the comprehensive well-being of individuals facing hearing challenges.
The mission of the ABILITY Research Lab is to pioneer audiologic rehabilitation services grounded in a biopsychosocial framework. We strive to enhance the overall health and well-being of individuals by recognizing and leveraging their inherent physical, mental, and social capacities.
Objectives:
- Research Excellence: Conduct cutting-edge research to explore the effectiveness of audiologic rehabilitation interventions within a biopsychosocial context.
- Clinical Innovation: Develop and implement innovative audiologic rehabilitation approaches that integrate the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of health.
- Education and Training: Provide comprehensive education and training programs for audiologists, emphasizing the biopsychosocial aspects of patient care and rehabilitation.
- Community Engagement: Foster partnerships with communities to raise awareness and promote the importance of holistic audiologic rehabilitation for overall well-being.
Values:
- Holistic Approach: Embrace a holistic perspective that considers the physical, mental, and social aspects of health in all audiologic rehabilitation efforts.
- Patient-Centered Care: Prioritize patient needs, preferences, and goals, ensuring that interventions are tailored to the individual's unique challenges and strengths.
- Empowerment: Empower individuals to actively participate in their rehabilitation journey, fostering self-efficacy and resilience.
- Inclusivity: Recognize and celebrate diversity in all its forms, ensuring that audiologic rehabilitation services are accessible and relevant to individuals from various backgrounds and experiences.
- Collaboration: Foster interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together experts from diverse fields to enrich our understanding and approach to audiologic rehabilitation.