BIHIMA Audiologist Survey 2024

Research Panel Questions - 2024

Every year we survey audiologists to get feedback on the profession, what the hot topics are for you right now and in the months ahead. There are 22 questions and it should take 10-15 minutes to complete. Thank you for your contribution.
1.Please select your area of work – are you an audiologist in a private or public position?(Required.)
2.Where do you work?(Required.)
3.On the topic of NHS waiting times - in the last year have you seen an increase in GP referrals to audiology?(Required.)
4.Are NHS waiting lists impacting provision for patients with hearing devices?(Required.)
5.Are there any changes that you feel would improve access to primary care audiology services?(Required.)
6.Is self-referral a viable alternative that should be considered for the future?(Required.)
7.Have you seen an increase in patients under 30 in the last year?(Required.)
8.Data shows that some people with hearing loss wait for a long time before seeking help. In your experience, which groups are the most proactive?(Required.)
9.How much is stigma still a factor in people not getting their hearing tested and/or not wearing their hearing devices?(Required.)
10.How can the hearing industry tackle this stigma and improve the experiences of people living with hearing loss?(Required.)
11.What other organisations and groups do you think have a responsibility to help tackle the stigma?(Required.)
12.What do you think is the leading priority for the majority of users when choosing a hearing instrument?(Required.)
13.What do you think is the lowest priority for the majority of users when choosing a hearing instrument?(Required.)
14.As hearing health professionals, how do you think we should be managing conversations around hearing loss and dementia?(Required.)
15.Are you seeing more cases of tinnitus? Proportionally, how much does tinnitus take up of your case load?(Required.)
16.In the past year, what would you say has been the most prominent problem that patients have come to you with?(Required.)
17.How do you think ear wax removal services can be made more accessible, safe and consistent in the future?(Required.)
18.What are the greatest challenges for you as an audiologist?
19.What improvements would you like to see in the profession?(Required.)
20.Do you feel hearing health is receiving more attention that previous years? If not, what do you think could be done to enable this?(Required.)
21.What steps should be taken to modernise the provision of hearing devices?
22.Are you part of our Audiologist Panel? As well as the annual Audiologist Survey we will also consult you periodically for your opinion on key industry developments. If you're happy to join, leave your name and email address and we'll sign you up!
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