KAP of Indian Audiologists for Psychosocial Needs of Adults with Hearing Loss.
Srishti Munjal, Bhargavi P G, Bellur Rajashekhar
PMID 38432200WHAT IT FOUND
Most Indian audiologists reported good knowledge, positive attitudes, and good practices regarding psychosocial needs in adults with hearing loss.
However, gaps remained in identifying screening tools and consistently addressing these issues during clinical consultations.
Key findings
01The majority of audiologists reported positive attitudes toward addressing psychosocial needs, with 81.32% classified as having a positive attitude.
02Good practice was reported by 73.49% of participants, though only a minority consistently ruled out psychosocial conditions or used interdisciplinary approaches.
03While 96.4% recognized that adults with hearing loss face psychosocial problems, only 41.3% were aware of available screening tools.
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What it does not show
Responses were unevenly distributed across India, with more from the southern region, which may limit generalizability to the whole country. The study used convenience sampling via social media, which may introduce selection bias. People with hearing loss were not included in the questionnaire design process. Self-reported practices may overestimate actual clinical adherence compared to observed behavior.
Declared interests
The authors declared no conflicts of interest. The study received no external funding and was part of the first author’s master’s dissertation.
The easy way to misread this
Do not assume that good self-reported practice scores mean these issues are being handled effectively in clinic. The low awareness of screening tools and inconsistent use of interdisciplinary approaches suggest that many psychosocial needs may still be missed despite positive attitudes.