Counseling is a core component of audiological practice, addressing both informational and psychosocial needs of individuals with hearing loss. Despite its recognized importance, audiologists often report limited confidence in delivering personal adjustment counseling. In Saudi Arabia, evidence on counseling preparedness remains limited....
Audiologists 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.
Identifying counseling barriers in a specific national context can drive curriculum reform and policy changes that improve patient outcomes in underserved or under-resourced audiology settings globally.
- 01Cross-sectional survey of Saudi Arabian audiologists assessing counseling attitudes and practices.
- 02Findings highlight perceived gaps in counseling confidence and formal training.
- 03Barriers to effective counseling in audiology practice were documented.
- 04Results have implications for audiology education and professional development in Saudi Arabia.
- 05Counseling is a core but often undertrained skill in audiology worldwide.
Saudi Arabian audiologists perceive significant barriers to providing counseling in clinical practice.
studypartially supportedCounseling training in Saudi Arabian audiology programs is insufficient relative to clinical needs.
studyunclear- PMID
- 42094948
- DOI
- 10.3389/fmed.2026.1792266.
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Publication type
- research_article
- Evidence level
- 4
- Population
- Audiologists practicing in Saudi Arabia
- Intervention
- Cross-sectional survey on counseling perceptions, confidence, training, and barriers
Primary outcomes
Audiologist perceptions of counseling; Self-reported counseling confidence; Perceived barriers to counseling in practice
