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Fitting audiology within the population health perspective
Elizabeth Fitzpatrick1, J Cyne Topshee Johnston, Doug Angus
1Institute of Population Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON. efitzpatrick@cheo.on.ca
Summary
Applying a population health perspective to audiology is valuable. This approach enhances rehabilitative sciences by considering health determinants and evidence-based practice for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Rehabilitative Sciences
- Audiology
- Public Health
Background:
- The population health perspective is increasingly recognized in medical, public health, and policy fields.
- This perspective offers valuable frameworks for understanding health outcomes across populations.
- Its application in rehabilitative sciences, especially audiology, is underexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the value of applying the population health perspective to audiology.
- To illustrate the relevance of population health frameworks to audiology practice and research.
- To propose the adoption of a population health perspective within the field of audiology.
Main Methods:
- Review of key components of the population health perspective.
- Analysis of health determinants, evidence-based practice, and transdisciplinarity.
- Application of these concepts using examples from audiology.
Main Results:
- The population health perspective provides a robust framework for audiology.
- Key components like health determinants and evidence-based practice are highly relevant.
- Transdisciplinarity is crucial for addressing complex audiological needs within a population context.
Conclusions:
- Adopting a population health perspective is beneficial for the field of audiology.
- This approach can lead to more effective and equitable hearing healthcare strategies.
- Integrating population health principles can advance audiology research and practice.
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