PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·2w ago"We can make awful mistakes": exploring briefing and debriefing practices in hearing care appointments involving spoken language interpretersAudiologists working with spoken language interpreters should implement structured pre-appointment briefing and post-appointment debriefing to reduce miscommunication and improve patient safety in hearing care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·11d agoMitigating risk in audiology and speech therapy practice: Essential risk management and control strategies for private and public practices in resource-constrained health systemsClinics operating in resource-constrained settings should review their risk management frameworks; the strategies outlined may be directly applicable to practice governance, though the evidence base is likely expert-opinion level.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·7w agoCounseling in audiology practice in Saudi Arabia: perceptions, confidence, training experiences, and barriers - a cross-sectional surveyAudiologists in Saudi Arabia report gaps in counseling confidence and training; clinics with international staff or training programs should review whether counseling competency gaps identified here apply to their own settings.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Professional practice·13d agoAudiology Australia develops guide for members to help patients with suicidal ideationAustralian audiologists should familiarise themselves with and adopt Audiology Australia's new best-practice guide for responding to patients presenting with suicidal ideation or deteriorating mental health.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·3w agoExploring the professional quality of life of South African audiologistsNo direct change to patient care practice is indicated, but clinic managers and healthcare systems in similar settings should consider workload reduction and support structures to prevent burnout among audiology staff.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·5d agoAn extended scope of practice for audiology: the case for IrelandNo immediate change to clinical practice; this is a policy argument specific to Ireland's healthcare system that has not yet resulted in regulatory change.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·4w agoBurnout and Job Satisfaction Among Audiologists in Türkiye: A Multidimensional AssessmentAudiologist burnout is an under-researched workforce issue that, if left unaddressed, can threaten care quality and staff retention in audiology services.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Professional practice·7w agoAudiology Australia Enhances Accreditation Pathways for AudiologistsEasing accreditation pathways for internationally trained audiologists could help address workforce shortages in Australia and may serve as a policy model for other countries facing similar gaps.＋Save
