Stress Management within Audiology Supervision

ABSTRACT

Students in clinical training commonly encounter stress. Some stress can be preempted by good communication between students, preceptors, and the training program. A common source of stress pertains to a lack of feedback. Preceptors also experience stress, largely due to time constraints and fiscal expectations regarding productivity. Stress buffers are good sleep practices, time management skills, and self-awareness. Preceptors and training programs should be alert to signs of stress and encourage stress-reduction strategies. Chronic stress can lead to depression. Student support services should be identified and used for individuals experiencing depression.

KEYWORDS

Stress - stress management - depression - students - preceptors

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Appendix A Checklist Used at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Student: ____________________ Date: ____________ Dx _________________ Audiogram Standard Procedure

Χ Failed to Do - Not Applicable √ Did Acceptably C See Comment

Preparation _____Booth; _____Equipment Check;

_____File Reviewed; _____All Forms Ready;

_____ Nametag

Beginning _____Introduction; _____Collection of Forms

History _____Review Responses; _____FU Inc./Unclear hx;

Review of Concerns _____FU Red Flags

Otoscopy _____Explanation; _____Procedure; _____Interpretation

Immittance _____Explanation Tymps; _____Positioning Patient;

_____Operating Equipment; _____Obtaining Tymps;

_____Explanation Reflexes; _____Reflex Thresh;

_____Interpretation Battery

AC PT Audiometry _____Instructions; _____Positioning of Patient;

_____Transducer Selection; _____Trans Placement;

_____Patient Response; _____Threshold Procedure;

_____Hz Sequence; _____1/2 Octaves;

_____Rec. Need to Mask; _____Instructions Masking;

_____Masking Procedure; _____Agram Recording

BC PT Audiometry _____Instructions; _____Oscillator placement;

_____Correct Transducer Setup; _____Rec. Need to Mask;

_____Masking Procedure; _____Agram Recording

Speech Threshold _____Instructions; _____Calibrate VU for MLV;

_____Familiarize; _____Sufficient # of Spondees Used;

_____Procedure; _____Rec. Need to Mask;

_____Masking Procedure; _____Agram Recording

Word Recognition _____Instructions; _____Calibrate VU for CD;

_____Presentation Level; _____Sufficient # of Words Used;

_____Scoring; _____Rec. Need to Mask;

_____Masking Procedure; _____Agram Recording

Analysis and Plan ____Validity Determination; _____Synthesis of Data;

_____Recommendations; _____Counseling Patient;

_____Completion of Chart Recording or Report