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Hearing Loss Prevention (HLP)

Amplification and Assistive Devices (AAD)

Facilitating Custom In-Ear Monitors in Audiology: Cross-Sectional Study Results

RP309 - Facilitating Custom In-ear Monitors in Audiology: Cross-sectional Study Results

Friday, April 1, 2022

3:45 PM – 4:15 PM CT

Location: 127

Earn 0.05 CEUs

Lead Presenter(s)

Alex Meibos, AuD, PhD

Assistant Professor
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio

Disclosure: Financial Disclosures: American Academy of Audiology/American Academy of Audiology Music and Hearing Research Grant Program- Research Grant includes principal investigator, collaborator or consultant and pending grants as well as grants already received; The University of Akron- Employment
Non-Financial Disclosures: I do not have any relevant non-financial relationships with anything to disclose.

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Contributor(s)

Heather Malyuk, AuD

Soundcheck Audiology

Disclosure: Financial Disclosures: I do not have any relevant financial relationships with anything to disclose.
Non-Financial Disclosures: I do not have any relevant non-financial relationships with anything to disclose.

Abstract: Audiologists have a professional responsibility to assist music industry workers in achieving optimal hearing health outcomes, including in the facilitation of custom in-ear monitor (IEM) systems. There is concern whether audiologists are implementing effective strategies to prevent hearing related injury in the facilitation of IEMs. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to explore IEM facilitation practices and perceptions of audiologists providing services to music-industry workers and individuals seeking audiology services or consult in their acquisition of IEMs. Gaps in practices and clinical implications will be presented.

Learning Objectives:

Assess in-ear monitor facilitation in current audiology practices.