To develop a consensus-based curriculum for audiometry and hearing test interpretation, adopting a structured Delphi methodology. The goal was to address gaps in audiological training by defining key concepts that should be taught to three learner groups: medical students (i.e....
No immediate change to individual clinical practice, but educators and training programs should review whether their audiometry curricula align with the consensus key concepts identified.
Standardising the core concepts taught in audiometry training could improve consistency and quality of hearing test interpretation globally, ultimately benefiting patients through more accurate diagnosis.
- 01Delphi consensus methodology was used to identify key concepts in audiometry education and hearing test interpretation.
- 02The study targets a gap in standardised audiological training curricula.
- 03Consensus items likely span pure-tone testing, speech audiometry, masking, and result interpretation fundamentals.
- 04Findings are most actionable for audiology educators, training programme directors, and professional bodies.
- 05Delphi studies reflect expert opinion (CEBM Level 5) and should be validated against learner outcomes in future work.
There are identifiable gaps in audiological training regarding audiometry and hearing test interpretation that can be addressed through a consensus-based curriculum.
studypartially supportedDelphi methodology can produce a reproducible consensus on key audiometry concepts suitable for curriculum development.
studysupported- PMID
- 42273867
- DOI
- 10.61409/A08250639.
- Journal
- Ugeskrift for Laeger
- Publication type
- research_article
- Evidence level
- 5
- Population
- Audiology experts and educators participating in a Delphi consensus panel
- Intervention
- Delphi consensus process for defining key audiometry curriculum concepts
Primary outcomes
Consensus agreement on key concepts in audiometry and hearing test interpretation; Identification of training gaps in audiological education
