What do a bad haircut and poor communication with hearing loss have in common? In a recent FaceBook reel , Mo Barrett, a humorist, corporate strategist, and author, spoke about the terrible haircut she had just endured. I thought it looked fine, although I would not have chosen that particular highly spiked, crispy-gelled look. Neither did she, apparently. The cut was her stylist’s choice....
✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦
No actionable clinical change; this is a patient-perspective blog that may be useful for counseling empathy but introduces no new clinical evidence.
✦ Why It Matters ✦
Centering the lived experience of hearing loss patients through relatable storytelling can support person-centered counseling approaches in audiology practice.
✦ Key Points ✦
- 01SHUAC stands for Seen, Heard, Understood, Appreciated, and Connected—a framework for hearing loss communication needs.
- 02Uses humor and personal narrative to illustrate barriers faced by people with hearing loss.
- 03No clinical data or research findings are presented.
- 04Targets patients and caregivers more than clinicians.
- 05Published on Hearing Health Matters, an independent patient-focused blog.
