IU109 - Reconnecting to the World: My Journey with a Cochlear Implant

Abstract:
Join us for an inspiring talk as influencer and former Bachelor contestant, Daisy Kent, shares her personal journey with a cochlear implant. In striving to provide patient centric care, it’s more important than ever to understand the patient’s perspective on their hearing challenges in all areas of life. Discover the emotional highs and challenges she faces, and how the implant transformed her life and how she is inspiring others. Her story will provide valuable insights into the patient experience and highlight how the professionals she worked with were instrumental in connecting her to the support she needed throughout the process.

Summary:
As our hearing technology advances faster than ever, patient awareness of cochlear implants remains low. Professionals play a crucial role in raising awareness and guiding patients to the solutions they need. In this session former Bachelor contestant and cochlear implant recipient Daisy Kent shares her personal journey with hearing loss and her discovery of cochlear implants. Learn about the everyday challenges and emotional impacts of her hearing loss and how the professionals she worked with empowered her to seek education and support. Discover how her journey has inspired her to become a hearing loss advocate and author to help others find their path to better hearing. Professionals will leave with improved strategies to support their patients and access to resources that enable a patient-centric experience.

Brief Summary of Clinical Takeaways:
The clinical takeaway from this session is that professionals must actively raise awareness about cochlear implants and guide patients towards these solutions.

Course Content Disclosure: This course will discuss a specific product or service offered by the exhibiting company leading this presentation with limited to no information about like products or services.