Preliminary study reports audiovestibular practices in Asia Pacific audiologists, highlighting training needs and capacity building for standardized guidelines.
Key Points
Audiologists in Asia Pacific employ diverse practices across audiovestibular domains, with growing integration of vestibular rehabilitation services.
The study involved a robust questionnaire with strong psychometric properties, revealing diverse professional contexts and consensus on guideline standardization.
Core procedures such as immittance testing and auditory brainstem response are well-implemented in clinical settings across the region.
These findings establish a foundational dataset and indicate readiness for collaboration in advancing regional audiovestibular care.