Role of an Audiologist

Perepa, Lalsa Shilpa

doi:10.19080/gjo.2017.05.555661

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“…Audiologists were identified as relevant informants to this research given their exclusive focus on the treatment of ear conditions and their wider interactions with ENT surgeons and primary care practitioners in the provision of the treatment of earrelated ENT conditions in VIC. 4 The findings of this study will inform a broader PhD study into ENT care in rural areas, and could be used as potential targets for intervention to address differences in health outcomes and hospitalisations in ENT hot spots.…”

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“…3 Audiologists are trained to diagnose and rehabilitate patients with hearing, ear and vestibular disorders, whereas patients needing medical treatment, surgery or other issues pertaining to the ENT are treated by an ENT surgeon. 4 Audiologists' scope in assessing conditions, making referrals and administrating treatment remains somewhat confined, as GPs remain the primary source of referrals and treatment. 5 However, Hofstetter et al 6 argued 'The audiologist is likely the best equipped to provide accurate referrals to an ENT'.…”

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Audiologists’ perspective on the treatment of ear‐related ear, nose, and throat conditions in rural Victoria

O'Neill

Vuuren

Begg

et al. 2021

Australian J Rural Health

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Objectives: To understand the experience of audiologists in managing and treating ear-related ear, nose and throat conditions in rural areas, and to identify the compounding factors that influence patient outcomes and potential targets for intervention.Design: A focus group was conducted using a qualitative descriptive approach.Responses were audio-recorded, transcribed and thematically analysed. Setting:The focus group was conducted in the rural town of Mildura in the state of Victoria, Australia.Participants: A sample of 19 audiologists from Victoria participated, of which 14 were rurally based and 5 were metropolitan-based. The length of participants' professional experience ranged from 1 to 43 years.Results: Long wait lists, and a lack of locally based ear, nose and throat surgeons were identified as barriers to the treatment of ear-related ear, nose and throat conditions. Open communication between health services and efficient care for time-sensitive conditions were seen as outcomes of good practice. Hand hygiene, nose-blowing, reducing tobacco smoke exposure and promoting the use of noise protective equipment were the 4 community health campaigns mentioned to support ear care for those residing in rural areas. Additional themes of ear conditions, treatment, management and primary health care were identified. Conclusion:Improving referral pathways for the treatment of ear-related ear, nose and throat conditions, and providing education about ear, nose and throat assessment and treatment in primary health care settings could increase appropriate referrals, improve patient outcomes and reduce wait periods for treatment. K E Y W O R D Sear health, ear, nose and throat, focus group, primary health care, rural health, secondary health care How to cite this article:

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