Interviewing Strategies Research Articles

Exploring the Use of an Online Bilingual Dictionary in EFL Writing

Abstract The study was an experimental endeavor to explore the use of an online bilingual dictionary in EFL writing by gauging its effect on writing scores, assessing its impact on lexical sophistication, and examining learners’ dictionary lookup behavior during writing. A class of EFL students (n=34) at a Chinese university were asked to write two English compositions, one without access to a dictionary and the other with the help of Bing.dict, one of the most popular online bilingual dictionaries in China. A screen recorder was installed to capture in real time the whole process of dictionary consultation and writing. Results indicate that the use of Bing.dict exerted a significantly negative effect on the overall composition scores and the component scores for content and language use, although it did help to increase the students’ lexical range as measured by the Lexical Frequency Profile. A variety of dictionary-based errors were committed in terms of lexicon, syntax and collocation due to the students’ inadequate dictionary use skills and the unsatisfactory quality of the dictionary for productive language use. A close examination of the screen recordings reveals that the students adopted a range of poor consultation strategies during writing. They were content to find an English equivalent to a Chinese lexical item without bothering to further check its meaning and usage. In addition, they tried in vain to find ready text translations for Chinese sentences or sentence fragments. Focusing on the unreliable web-crawled examples, very few of the students paid attention to the source dictionaries. Besides, most of them were prone to accept what was offered in the dictionary without independent thinking. The findings of the study show a rather disappointing picture of the use of an online bilingual dictionary for language production, suggesting that it is absolutely imperative to train EFL learners on dictionary use.

A Pragmatic Study of Gestural Strategies in English Political TV Interviews

Part of the substance of an utterance could be represented by gestures. There are many different perspectives on how gestures, words, and cognition relate to one another and how they could influence communication. Gestures are inferior to words because they communicate no semantic information beyond the linguistic utterances that accompany them. The current study aims to find the main gestural strategies, used by the interlocutors in English political TV Interviews that represent speech acts. It is based on the hypothesis that there are different strategies of gestures used by interlocutors in political TV interviews that represent speech acts. The selected interviews have been analyzed in the light of an eclectic model based on model Kulkarni (2013) and Searle (1979). The first is used for analyzing the main kinds of body movements and types of gesticulation, and the latter for analyzing Searle's classification of speech acts since it is a pragmatic study. The results of the selected interviews have shown that gestural strategies are highly related to the context of situation. Each gesture performs a specific speech act. The interlocutors use gestural strategies to express a wide range of emotions, attitudes, approval, anxiety, disagreement, and affection. The participants in these interviews are equally conscious of their body language and verbal exchanges.

Postvention as Prevention: Coping with Loss at School.

Many Pre-K through grade 12 (PK-12) students have experienced traumatic events throughout the pandemic in a myriad of ways including the death of family members and peers, loss of social interaction and increased violence at home. The consequences can be traumatic and manifest themselves in fear, anxiety, anger, isolation, and loneliness. Too often this leads to depression, anxiety, grief, substance use disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicidal ideation and even suicides. This study assesses the impact of an innovative virtual human role-play simulation that prepares PK-12 educators, administrators, and school staff to respond to a student death in the school community by creating communities of support to help manage traumatic loss. The simulation addresses crisis response planning, postvention plans, and provides learners with role-play practice in using evidence-based motivational interviewing communication strategies in conversations with students and colleagues after the occurrence of a death. The sample consisted of educators and staff who were recruited from geographically dispersed areas across the US between January 2021 through December 2021. Matched sample t-tests and ANOVAs were used to assess quantitative data, and a qualitative analysis software, MAXQDA, was used to assess open-ended response data. Results show statistically significant increases in school personnel’s preparedness and self-efficacy to recognize signs of trauma in their students and colleagues, and to approach them to talk about concerns and, if necessary, make a referral to support services. Simulations such as this hold tremendous potential in teaching educators how address trauma due to a student death.

Constructing future parental suitability: prospective adoptive parents’ communicative strategies in adoption assessment interviews

Abstract This study examines how Swedish prospective adoptive parents display parental suitability in assessment interviews with social workers. In adoption assessment interviews, applicants are invited, through question-and-answer sequences, to present their knowledge about adoption-related issues and demonstrate their suitability as future adoptive parents. Adoption applicants are also faced with social workers’ attempts to prepare them for future parenthood with advice and guidance. In this high-stakes interaction, however, guidance might indicate the applicants’ lack of central knowledge or insights, which can have potential face-threatening consequences. The data consist of 36 hours of audio recorded assessment interviews. Using interaction analytical methods, the analysis shows how adoption applicants engage in the multi-layered task of managing social workers’ guidance while also demonstrating parental suitability. Adoption applicants are found to take on the perspectives presented by social workers, and simultaneously to maintain their own standpoint, using a two-step procedure: (i) they eagerly claim their knowledge and align with the social worker, and (ii) they demonstrate their adoption-specific knowledge or personal characteristics that support the presentation of their parental suitability. The findings provide insights into the practice of assessing prospective adoptive parents and contribute to the understanding of how applicants establish their self-presentations as suitable future parents while adjusting to institutional requirements in situ.

Efficacy Of A Virtual Health Coaching Intervention To Increase Physical Activity And Reduce Sedentary Time During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a critical life event associated with reductions in physical activity and increases in sedentary time, which may adversely affect maternal-fetal health. There is a clear need to develop effective and feasible interventions to promote optimal movement patterns in pregnancy. PURPOSE: To assess the preliminary effects of a single-arm virtual health coaching intervention on physical activity and sedentary time in pregnant women. METHODS: Women (n = 34, mean age 30.9 years ±3.5) between 8-12 weeks gestation were recruited through a university mass email strategy to take part in the INcreasing Steps in PREgnancy (INSPiRE) study, a 14-week virtual health coaching program. At baseline and follow-up, a thigh-worn activPAL3 micro accelerometer measured physical activity (steps/day, stepping min/day, standing min/day) and sedentary time (sedentary min/day, total and in bouts of 30 and 60 min); valid data was defined as ≥4 days with ≥10 hours of wear time. Participants were given an activity tracker (Fitbit Inspire) and met virtually with their health coach weekly (first 4 weeks) and then bi-weekly (next 10 weeks). Content delivered in coaching sessions was guided by the Self-Determination Theory and incorporated motivational interviewing strategies. Paired t-tests assessed changes in physical activity and sedentary time. RESULTS: As seen in the Table, women increased their daily steps (+1,715.8 steps/day), stepping time (+19.0 min/day), and standing time (+25.0 min/day), all p < 0.02. Although not statistically significant, women had potentially clinically meaningful decreases in total sedentary time (-19.3 min/day) and time spent in sedentary bouts of at least 30 (-25.6 min/day) and 60 minutes (-28.5 min/day), all p > 0.10. CONCLUSIONS: The INSPiRE intervention appears to be effective for increasing physical activity and should be tested in a fully powered randomized controlled trial to determine effects on sedentary behavior.

Teachers without Wages: The Challenges of Tsangaya School Teachers in Kano State Nigeria

Tsangaya teachers are the people who devoted their time, energy and resources for the free and voluntary teaching of the Holy Qur’an to the offspring of their communities in northern Nigeria. Prior to the advent of the colonial administrators in Nigeria, the Qura’nic teachers were the most respected and literate people among the society, and earned reasonable financial remunerations from the traditional rulers and the general populace. But after the forceful conquering of the traditional kingdoms by the British colonialist, the Qura’nic knowledge and the teachers were relegated, and all financial benefits to the Qura’nic schools were cut off, which left them with no option, then to find their fate on the streets. The aim of this paper is to explore the difficult condition of the free services the Tsangaya teachers are rendering to the society. A qualitative method was used to conduct the research, where three schools were purposively selected, one from each of the three senatorial districts of Kano state. The population includes 11 participants which are; 3 Almajiri teachers, three Almajiri parents, three people living with Almajiris, and two government officials. Primary information was sourced through face-face interview strategy, and the result was analysed through the Nvivo10 software application. Findings discovered that the teachers do not get any salary from the government, and the parents usually send their children to the school, to live from elementary level until graduation without paying school fees, rather, the teachers survive through the daily house-house and street begging of money and food by their pupils.

Research on Translation of Chinese Medicine Constitution (Tizhi) Academic Terms: Based on Memetics and Delphi Method.

Background With the continuous in-depth research of Chinese medicine constitution (tizhi) and the continuous expansion of cross research with new disciplines, internationalization will become the future trend of Chinese medicine constitution (tizhi). Translating the terms of Chinese medicine constitution (tizhi) into English is the first step for Chinese medicine constitution (tizhi) to go international. Language memes play an important role in information transmission in social interpersonal communication activities. The continuous replication and dissemination of translation memes make language spread and popularized. Because there is no fixed translation method at present, based on the particularity of Chinese medicine constitution (tizhi), we decided to use the Delphi method to complete the term translation research. Objective The purpose of this study is to provide a standard and unified translation method for terms of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) constitution with Chinese characteristics through the Delphi expert consultation strategy. Methods Forward translation and expert consensus were conducted to complete this study. We sorted out the related terms of Chinese medicine constitution (tizhi) theory and invited an expert from the World Federation of Chinese Medicine Societies (WFCMS) to complete the initial forward translation. An expert of Chinese medicine constitution (tizhi) theory joined this process. Then, we invite relevant professionals to evaluate this translation version using the Delphi method. Results Following a 3-round Delphi survey, the translation criteria of 61 (92.42%) terms were unified, and 5 terms resulted in no consensus and reached consensus on the translation method of Chinese medicine constitution (tizhi) theory. A major problem about how to translate “中医体质学” is identified. 25 experts participated in this study, and the drop-out rate is 0% in the 3-round Delphi survey. Translation challenges include the following: (1) translation methods of “Chinese medicine constitution (tizhi) theory”; (2) experts' understanding deviation on the definitions of some terms. Conclusions The average mode, full score ratio, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, and variation ratio of expert scores are analyzed. The diversity of regions and professional titles of experts shows that they have a high degree of authority. The scores of terms indicate the consistent of study results, so they can be used as a reference for the translation of Chinese medicine constitution (tizhi) theory.

Medical device-related pressure injury prevention related to fixation of nutritional and derivative probes: a best practice implementation project.

The main objective was to improve the provision of clinical care in pressure injury prevention related to the use of medical devices focused on nasogastric probes. The insertion of nasogastric probes could lead to the formation of medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPI). The risk increases with the length of the probe insertion and is higher in patients in intensive care. MDRPI prevention is mostly based on appropriate skin and mucosa membrane and tissue monitoring and positioning of the medical devices. The project has been conducted based on JBI Implementation approach for promoting change in healthcare practice. A baseline audit on MDRPI prevention was undertaken and involved 21 nurses and 12 patients using a questionnaire for nurses and a record sheet for patient's monitoring. The intervention included education, clinical practice training, consultation, and other strategies. A follow-up audit was undertaken, including all original participants. Results data on changes in compliance were measured using descriptive statistics embedded in JBI-PACES in the form of percentage changes from baseline. There were significantly improved outcomes across all best practice criteria. The level of knowledge of nurses increased. Skin barrier creams and mass-supplied fixation are now used to prevent skin injuries on the nose. The new monitoring and documentation is more accurate and in line with evidence-based practice. Overall, the project achieved an improvement in evidence-based practice in the prevention of MDRPI in patients with nasogastric probes based on nurses' increased level of knowledge and usage of appropriate preventative measures.

Managing interviews in high-stake crime cases: practice guidance for developing suspect interview strategies using a LOST WEBSITES framework

PurposeHigh-stake crime investigations include cases such as murder and rape. The purpose of this paper is to outline the components of an interview strategy for suspects. In the UK, these interviews are often managed by Interview Managers who are tasked with developing effective interview strategies with the aim of ensuring all parties involved in the interview process are dealt with ethically and legally using research-based methods.Design/methodology/approachThis practitioner paper is based on the experience of the authors who have provided advice and support during high-stake crime investigations both nationally and internationally using the research-base to underpin their practical advice.FindingsTo be effective, a suspect strategy constructed by an Interview Manager in high-stake crime investigations should be designed within a framework that covers the provision of strategic advice on research-based interview processes including: co-ordination of the interview process, monitoring of the interview process and evaluation of the interview process.Practical implicationsTo ensure interviews are effectively managed during high-stake crime investigations, the suspect interview strategy must be developed to a professional standard to allow for quality assurance and outside scrutiny.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first published paper that outlines the nature of a suspect strategy that is based on a Framework consistent with elements of the UK National Occupational Standards.

An Examination of Training in Ecological-Positive Support Consultation

ABSTRACT Although the NASP 2020 Standards emphasize consultation as a core competency, few studies have examined consultation preservice training on consultant outcomes. This article describes the content and implementation of a training program focused on ecological-positive behavior consultation, called Positive Environment and Behavior for Building Learning and Engagement (PEBBLE). PEBBLE incorporates (a) didactic instruction related to consultation and ecological-positive support strategies, (b) evidence-based strategy and consultation implementation resources, and (c) supervised in-vivo practice. Outcome measures assessed both trainee outcomes, including self-reported efficacy, knowledge, and confidence, and classroom outcomes (direct observations). Results show PEBBLE led to statistically significant improvements in trainees’ self-reported efficacy, knowledge, and confidence and had a positive impact on classroom environments. Additionally, students who participated in PEBBLE in their first year of school psychology training had self-efficacy and competency ratings comparable to more advanced students. Implications for consultative training based on ecological-positive support approaches and future research are addressed.

How Interviewers Navigate Child Abuse Disclosure After an Unproductive Start in Forensic Interviews

Obtaining abuse disclosure from children in forensic interviews can be challenging for interviewers. The present study explored strategies interviewers used when children did not disclose abuse in response to the initial invitation to provide the interview purpose. The sample included 116 forensic interviews with 4- to 16-year-olds who ultimately disclosed abuse (85% sexual). Interviewer strategies were coded following the non-productive initial invitation until the point of children’s eventual disclosure. Four main types of strategies were found: re-phrasing the initial transition prompt, asking a follow-up question, introducing prior information, and using a minimal encourager (e.g., “Uh-huh”). Strategies were coded as high- or low-quality. Consistent with predictions, 85% of children’s disclosures followed high-quality strategies. In a cycle of effective communication, such interviewer strategies predicted informative child responses, which then led to subsequent high-quality interviewer strategies. Both interviewers and children demonstrated consistency in their question and response patterns, respectively. Coupled with additional exploratory sequential analyses of interviewer-child reciprocal communication and the prior research literature, the present data suggest practical ways that interviewers can break ineffective cycles of communication in the process of obtaining child abuse disclosures.

PCR108 Large Gaps in Public Awareness of Peripheral Arterial Disease in Hong Kong: A Cross Sectional Study

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is prevalent and associated with significant cardiovascular (CV) mortality. However, awareness of PAD is low in the community, especially in Asian countries. We aimed to assess awareness of PAD relative to CV risk factors and other CV diseases; perceived causes of PAD; and perceived consequences of PAD. Insights into public awareness of PAD will help develop strategies for behavioral change consultations and health promotion.

Patient-Centered Outcomes in a Randomized Trial Investigating a Multimodal Prevention Program After Transient Ischemic Attack or Minor Stroke: The INSPiRE-TMS Trial.

The INSPiRE-TMS trial (Intensified Secondary Prevention Intending a Reduction of Recurrent Events in Transient Ischemic Attack and Minor Stroke Patients) investigated effects of a multicomponent support program in patients with nondisabling stroke or transient ischemic attack. Although secondary prevention targets were achieved more frequently in the intensified care group, no significant differences were seen in rates of recurrent major vascular events. Here, we present the effects on prespecified patient-centered outcomes. In a multicenter trial, we randomized patients with modifiable risk factors either to the intensified or conventional care alone program. Intensified care was provided by stroke specialists and used feedback and motivational interviewing strategies (≥8 outpatient visits over 2 years) aiming to improve adherence to secondary prevention targets. We measured physical fitness, disability, cognitive function and health-related quality of life by stair-climbing test, modified Rankin Scale, Montreal Cognitive Assessment, and European Quality of Life 5 Dimension 3 Level during the first 3 years of follow-up. Of 2072 patients (mean age: 67.4years, 34% female) assessed for the primary outcome, patient-centered outcomes were collected in 1,771 patients (877 intensified versus 894 conventional care group). Physical fitness improved more in the intensified care group (mean between-group difference in power (Watt): 24.5 after 1 year (95% CI, 5.5-43.5); 36.1 after 2 years (95% CI, 13.1-59.7) and 29.6 (95% CI, 2.0-57.3 after 3 years). At 1 year, there was a significant shift in ordinal regression analysis of modified Rankin Scale in favor of the intensified care group (common odds ratio, 1.23 [95% CI, 1.03-1.47]) but not after 2 (odds ratio, 1.17 [95% CI, 0.96-1.41]) or 3 years (odds ratio, 1.16 [95% CI, 0.95-1.43]) of follow-up. However, Montreal Cognitive Assessment and European Quality of Life 5 Dimension scores showed no improvement in the intensified intervention arm after 1, 2, or 3 years of follow-up. Patients of the intensified care program group had slightly better results for physical fitness and modified Rankin Scale after 1 year, but none of the other patient-centered outcomes was significantly improved. URL: https://www. gov; Unique identifier: NCT01586702.

Eliciting an offence narrative: what types of questions do forensic mental health practitioners ask?

Maximising the accuracy and detail of information elicited through a clinical–forensic interview may increase the reliability and validity of an individual’s assessment. Despite this, there is little empirical research on what questions forensic mental health practitioners employ, and whether these correspond with empirically established interviewing strategies. In this study, 22 forensic mental health practitioners participated in a mock interview of a young person referred for a sexual risk assessment. The results highlighted that participants asked very few ‘open’ questions, over-relied on ‘specific’ questions and an average of 13% of questions were leading. Finally, practitioners predominantly used ‘yes/no’ questions when exploring the young person’s thoughts, feelings, and physiological responses. Overall, the study demonstrated that empirically supported interviewing techniques were not commonly employed and highlighted the need for further professional development and training around clinical forensic interviewing strategies that best elicit the information needed to inform risk assessment.

Enhancing motivation and self-efficacy for safety plan use: Incorporating motivational interviewing strategies in a brief safety planning intervention for adolescents at risk for suicide.

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among adolescents in the United States, and risk for recurring suicidal thoughts and behavior remains high after discharge from psychiatric hospitals. Safety planning, a brief intervention wherein the main focus is on identifying personal coping strategies and resources to mitigate suicidal crises, is a recommended best practice approach for intervening with individuals at risk for suicide. However, anecdotal as well as emerging empirical evidence indicate that adolescents at risk for suicide often do not use their safety plan during the high-risk postdischarge period. Thus, to be maximally effective, we argue that safety planning should be augmented with additional strategies for increasing safety plan use to prevent recurrent crises during high-risk transitions. The current article describes an adjunctive intervention for adolescents at elevated suicide risk that enhances safety planning with motivational interviewing (MI) strategies, with the goal of increasing adolescents' motivation and strengthening self-efficacy for safety plan use after discharge. We provide an overview of the intervention and its components, focusing the discussion on the in-person individual and family sessions delivered during hospitalization, and describe the theoretical basis for the MI-enhanced intervention. We then provide examples of applying MI during the process of safety planning, including example strategies that aim to elicit motivation and strengthen self-efficacy for safety plan use. We conclude with clinical case material and highlight how these strategies may be incorporated into the safety planning session. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).

Telephone-based support for physical activity: Results and lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic

Physical activity is essential to maintain physical and mental well-being. During the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person physical activity opportunities were limited. This paper describes a telephone-based physical activity support strategy among racially/ethnically diverse patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Adult patients at a large, Federally Qualified Health Center with an on-site exercise facility referral were eligible to transition to telephone support with personal fitness advisors during the pandemic stay-at-home orders. Baseline surveys assessed physical activity and environmental characteristics; follow-up phone calls used motivational interviewing and physical activity goal setting strategies. From March 23-July 23, 2020, 72 patients participated in 270 phone calls, or 3.8 (±2.1) calls per participant. Participants were, on average, aged 51.3 (±11.6) years, 87.5% female, 31.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 47.2% non-Hispanic Black. Patients meeting physical activity guidelines pre-pandemic reported more planned exercise (100.0% vs. 55.3%; p<0.001), exercise days at home (5.0 vs. 1.7; p<0.001), and accomplishment of personal physical activity goals (57.0% vs. 39.7%; p = 0.11) than patients not meeting guidelines pre-pandemic. Patients with a home treadmill participated in twice the rate of calls compared to those without (RR = 2.22; 95%CI:1.35,3.64), but no other home environmental characteristics predicted participation rate. Pre-pandemic physical activity behavior appeared to predict pandemic physical activity and telephone-based physical activity support was effective for maintaining physical activity for some participants. Long term applications of this work will support continuity of clinic-community partnerships for health behavior change and provide a model for patient physical activity support by community health centers without on-site exercise facilities.

An Ensemble-Based Deep Convolutional Neural Network for Computer-Aided Polyps Identification From Colonoscopy.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of cancer death globally. Early detection and removal of precancerous polyps can significantly reduce the chance of CRC patient death. Currently, the polyp detection rate mainly depends on the skill and expertise of gastroenterologists. Over time, unidentified polyps can develop into cancer. Machine learning has recently emerged as a powerful method in assisting clinical diagnosis. Several classification models have been proposed to identify polyps, but their performance has not been comparable to an expert endoscopist yet. Here, we propose a multiple classifier consultation strategy to create an effective and powerful classifier for polyp identification. This strategy benefits from recent findings that different classification models can better learn and extract various information within the image. Therefore, our Ensemble classifier can derive a more consequential decision than each individual classifier. The extracted combined information inherits the ResNet’s advantage of residual connection, while it also extracts objects when covered by occlusions through depth-wise separable convolution layer of the Xception model. Here, we applied our strategy to still frames extracted from a colonoscopy video. It outperformed other state-of-the-art techniques with a performance measure greater than 95% in each of the algorithm parameters. Our method will help researchers and gastroenterologists develop clinically applicable, computational-guided tools for colonoscopy screening. It may be extended to other clinical diagnoses that rely on image.

Qualitatively Exploring Mental Health Attitude Changes among Emerging Adult Motivational Interviewing after One Motivational Enhanced Interview.

Emerging adult military members and veterans (MMV) are experiencing many transitions (e.g., adulthood, military). The sum of these changes can cause stress, anxiety, and mental health challenges. Stigma of mental health and treatment exists, and military populations are often not seeking or engaging in appropriate care. Recent research emphasizes the need to uncover mental health attitudes and self-stigma barriers regarding help seeking. We evaluated the impact of a single motivational-interviewing enhanced interview with 26 MMV, all who reported high risk substance use. In 75-minute interviews with the primary focus of discussing their experiences regarding mental health, substance use, and identity development, the interviewer incorporated motivational interviewing strategies (e.g., affirmations, complex reflections). Participants shared their developmental experiences, stressors transitioning, and barriers and stigma around mental health treatment. Participants completed a survey which included a variety of standardized measures and open-ended questions two weeks before and after the interview. Qualitative follow-up data via open ended questions shows the session was well received by participants as they could share their stories, think critically about their military experiences, and brainstorm solutions for mental health care. We conclude that using individual, confidential interviews to discuss sensitive topics for data collection with MMV is an area to continue developing. Conducting qualitative research with motivational interviewing strategies has the potential to be twofold: advance scholarship and inform practitioners, but also serve as a therapeutic platform for some participants.Supplementary InformationThe online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s10615-022-00837-z.

The Views and Experience of Audiologists Working in Flemish Hearing Aid Centers Concerning Cognition Within Audiological Practice.

This study aimed to get insight into the views and experience of audiologists, employed in Flemish hearing aid centers, concerning cognition within audiological practice. An online 49-item questionnaire was developed and subdivided into five categories: (a) work setting, (b) practical experience regarding hearing aid fitting linked to cognition, (c) knowledge regarding the auditory-cognitive perspective of speech understanding, (d) willingness and guidelines to implement cognitive measures within audiological practice, and (e) demographics. Respondents were surveyed during January and February 2021. One hundred twenty-nine audiologists working in Flemish hearing aid centers responded to the entire questionnaire and showed a mean work experience of 8.0 years. Results revealed that cognition was taken into account, especially within the anamnesis interview and general communication strategy, whereas only a minority took cognition into account when actually fitting hearing aids. Knowledge and experience did not determine whether or not respondents took cognition into account. A willingness to implement cognitive measures in a time-efficient manner in audiological practice was observed among respondents. Evidence-based guidelines regarding hearing aid fitting based on an individual's auditory-cognitive profile are needed to improve the quality of hearing rehabilitation. https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.19593388.

Patient interviewing strategy and tactics in teaching professional foreign languages for medical purposes.

Communication skills are critical abilities that medical students need in their practice and further work, especially in interviewing patients. Interviews conducted efficiently are the basis for prescribing appropriate treatment and recovery. In this article, we presented methods and strategies of teaching foreign languages for developing skills and abilities in interviewing patients (professional purposes). The research was conducted from 2016 until 2018 in two groups of medical students studying Russian as a foreign language. In the first group, the teaching was carried out according to the strategy proposed by the authors. In the second group, the foreign language was taught according to the curriculum. The total number of students was 96 in both groups. The average of the total score and studying dynamics were calculated. Students in the first group with a three-stage methodological algorithm were more successful in finishing the course than the second group. The results section shows that the standard model of teaching the Russian language for international medical students can lead to misunderstanding and misreporting the current diagnosis. However, the strategy described in this article can be considered an effective algorithm for teaching international medical students.