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


METHODS
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.
Smith
Sherri L
SL
James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Audiology-126, Mountain Home, TN 37684, USA. sherri.smith@med.va.gov
West
Robin Lea
RL
D001294:Attitude to Health; D001298:Audiology / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D012048:Correction of Hearing Impairment / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology / Q000592:standards; D015438:Health Behavior; D006310:Hearing Aids / Q000523:psychology*; D034381:Hearing Loss / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D009042:Motivation; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D019986:Persons with Hearing Disabilities / Q000523:psychology*; D011788:Quality of Life; D020377:Self Efficacy