The workforce must meet future demand There is already notable and encouraging progress in raising the profile of hearing health, with clinicians advocating for evidence-based, timely, and equitable access to care. But with an increasingly ageing population and the diminishing stigma in seeking help and adopting devices, demand for our services will continue to rise significantly – a challenge which the industry...
✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦
No actionable change to clinical practice; this is a workforce pipeline and industry advocacy issue, not a clinical care matter.
✦ Why It Matters ✦
A worsening workforce shortage in audiology threatens patient access to hearing care at exactly the time when demographic demand is peaking.
✦ Key Points ✦
- 01Audiology faces significant workforce recruitment challenges amid rising demand from an ageing population.
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