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Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery
|November 1, 1979
Summary
Otolaryngologists and audiologists are expanding hearing healthcare roles, including direct hearing aid dispensing. This approach offers benefits and is advocated for improved patient care.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Otolaryngology
- Hearing Healthcare
Background:
- The roles of otolaryngologists and audiologists in hearing healthcare are evolving.
- Trends in amplification technology, legislation, and patient demographics are driving these changes.
- Direct dispensing of hearing aids within clinics is becoming an integrated part of these expanded roles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the requirements for establishing an in-clinic hearing aid dispensary.
- To outline hearing aid fitting procedures and fee analysis.
- To present statistical results from 4.5 years of direct dispensing experience.
Main Methods:
- Review of requirements for setting up a hearing aid dispensary.
- Description of hearing aid fitting protocols.
- Analysis of dispensing fees and financial outcomes.
- Presentation of statistical data from a 4.5-year period.
Main Results:
- Successful implementation of an in-clinic hearing aid dispensary.
- Positive statistical outcomes over 4.5 years of direct dispensing.
- Demonstrated benefits associated with direct dispensing models.
Conclusions:
- Direct dispensing of hearing aids by otolaryngologists and audiologists is a viable and beneficial model.
- This integrated approach can enhance hearing healthcare delivery.
- The benefits observed support the advocacy for direct dispensing practices.
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