Purpose: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has severely affected public health and people’s lifestyle. purpose of this survey study is to investigate audiology services during COVID-19 understand the current service situations in Korea improve services.Methods: A total 120 participants (60 audiologists 60 clients visiting audiologists) were surveyed using online or face-to-face m...

With the emphasis on quality assurance and patient satisfaction in health care, decision making in rehabilitative audiology is a critical issue. Traditionally, rehabilitative decisions have been based on questionable assessment procedures and unproven treatment methods. In this paper, current strategies for decision making with hearing-impaired adults will be presented. Discussion will focus on...

Hearing loss is the most prevalent chronic disability and a major contributor to the global burden of disease. Its effects are far-reaching and can lead to severely restricted developmental outcomes for children and limited vocational prospects for adults. The benefits of intervention are dramatic and can significantly improve developmental outcomes, especially in infants identified early. Hear...