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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Audiology
  • Pharmacy Practice

Background:

  • Rural adults face significant barriers to hearing healthcare access.
  • Hearing loss is linked to social isolation, depression, and cognitive decline.
  • The FDA's 2022 Final Rule allows over-the-counter hearing aid (OTC HA) purchases for mild-to-moderate hearing loss.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a pharmacy technician training program to support OTC HA use in rural communities.
  • To address the need for professional support in OTC HA selection and use.
  • To establish a model for improved hearing healthcare accessibility in underserved areas.

Main Methods:

  • Outlining an educational training program for pharmacy technicians.
  • Incorporating didactic, interactional, and experiential learning components.
  • Focusing on supporting adults with perceived mild-to-moderate hearing loss.

Main Results:

  • The proposed program aims to equip pharmacy technicians to assist with OTC HAs.
  • This initiative seeks to bridge the gap in hearing healthcare for rural populations.
  • Successful implementation could serve as a foundation for wider adoption.

Conclusions:

  • Pharmacy technicians can play a vital role in facilitating OTC HA adoption.
  • This model offers a practical solution to enhance hearing healthcare access in rural Alabama.
  • Further development and implementation are needed to realize the full potential of this approach.