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Current Audiovestibular Practices Among Audiologists in the Asia Pacific Region with Established Audiology Professions: A Preliminary Study

Abdul Wahat NH 1 , Puraviappan KP 1 , Umat C 1 , Lertsukprasert K 2

Affiliations 

  • 1 Centre for Rehabilitation and Special Needs Studies (iCaRehab), Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
  • 2 Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
Semin Hear, 2025 Nov;46(4):239-252.
PMID: 41368540 DOI: 10.1055/s-0045-1812867

Abstract

This preliminary study benchmarks audiovestibular practices among audiologists in Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries with established professional training programs, forming the first phase of a broader initiative covering 17 nations. A structured questionnaire was adapted and updated to include contemporary clinical domains such as vestibular rehabilitation, cochlear implant services, and tele-audiology. The tool underwent expert review and pilot testing, demonstrating strong psychometric properties (Cronbach's α, α = 0.91; KMO = 0.743; Bartlett's p  

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