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Recommendations for Expanding the Clinical Role of Audiologists in Hospitals in Mainland China: Insights From a Survey-Based Study.

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Název: Recommendations for Expanding the Clinical Role of Audiologists in Hospitals in Mainland China: Insights From a Survey-Based Study.
Autoři: Shangqiguo Wang, Changgeng Mo, Cheng Zhao, Xiaoli Shen, Yuan Chen
Zdroj: Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups; Aug2024, Vol. 9 Issue 4, p1033-1038, 6p
Témata: HEALTH services accessibility, WORK, OCCUPATIONAL roles, PROFESSIONAL practice, MEDICAL quality control, HOSPITALS, PATIENT care, SURVEYS, AUDIOLOGY education, HEARING disorders, EDUCATIONAL attainment, EXPERIENTIAL learning
Geografický termín: CHINA
Abstrakt: Purpose: This study aims to collect information on the current duties and educational backgrounds of clinical audiologists in mainland Chinese hospitals, aiming to making recommendations for the scope of practice for them. Method: A survey-based study focused on clinical audiologists in mainland China was conducted. This survey sought to collect comprehensive information regarding their educational backgrounds, work duties, and responsibilities. After reaching out to a potential pool of 495 participants within an online community of clinical audiologists, 162 responses were received from various hospitals across mainland China. Results: The survey findings indicate that most clinical audiologists in China are primarily engaged in hearing/auditory-related assessments. Although most respondents have received proper clinical audiology training, with 98.77% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, their role closely resembles that of audiology technicians, with many lacking the authority to explain test results to patients (60.49%) or to choose specific assessments (75.93%). Despite their substantial training in audiology, the scope of their clinical responsibilities is notably limited. Conclusions: Given the extensive audiological training that these professionals undergo and the growing demand for audiology and hearing care services in China, there is a compelling justification for expanding the duties of clinical audiologists in Chinese hospitals. Such an expansion could encompass audio-logical consultations and a more direct role in patient care, thereby improving the quality and accessibility of audiology services in China. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstrakt:Purpose: This study aims to collect information on the current duties and educational backgrounds of clinical audiologists in mainland Chinese hospitals, aiming to making recommendations for the scope of practice for them. Method: A survey-based study focused on clinical audiologists in mainland China was conducted. This survey sought to collect comprehensive information regarding their educational backgrounds, work duties, and responsibilities. After reaching out to a potential pool of 495 participants within an online community of clinical audiologists, 162 responses were received from various hospitals across mainland China. Results: The survey findings indicate that most clinical audiologists in China are primarily engaged in hearing/auditory-related assessments. Although most respondents have received proper clinical audiology training, with 98.77% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, their role closely resembles that of audiology technicians, with many lacking the authority to explain test results to patients (60.49%) or to choose specific assessments (75.93%). Despite their substantial training in audiology, the scope of their clinical responsibilities is notably limited. Conclusions: Given the extensive audiological training that these professionals undergo and the growing demand for audiology and hearing care services in China, there is a compelling justification for expanding the duties of clinical audiologists in Chinese hospitals. Such an expansion could encompass audio-logical consultations and a more direct role in patient care, thereby improving the quality and accessibility of audiology services in China. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:2381473X
DOI:10.1044/2024_PERSP-24-00080