Science Meets the Sound Booth

American Academy of Audiology

The American Academy of Audiology’s podcast, Science Meets the Sound Booth, is the premier audio series for audiologists seeking to bridge the gap between research and real-world practice. Each episode features thought leaders who unpack the clinical implications of cutting-edge studies and strategic initiatives. Designed to empower professionals across all career stages, this podcast amplifies the value of audiology by translating evidence into action, spotlighting innovation, and elevating the voices shaping the future of hearing health. 

Episodes

  1. MAR 20

    From Evidence to Action: Guidelines and the Future of Practice with Dr. Riley DeBacker

    In this episode, hosts Emily Venskytis, AuD, and Maggie Kettler, AuD, sit down with Riley DeBacker, AuD, PhD, to explore his work with the American Academy of Audiology’s Guidelines and Strategic Documents Committee. They discuss how clinical practice guidelines are developed, why they matter for clinicians, and how emerging concepts like evidence-informed decision-making are shaping the future of audiology. The conversation highlights the real-world impact of guidelines on patient care, policy, and reimbursement, while offering insight into how audiologists can get involved in shaping the profession.

    43 min

  2. MAR 10

    Health-Related Quality of Life Benefits with Hearing Aids: A Conversation with Drs. Anna Jilla and Carole Johnson

    In this episode, hosts Maggie Kettler, AuD, and Sarah McAlexander, AuD, interview Anna Jilla, AuD, PhD, and Carole Johnson, AuD, PhD, to discuss their work with the American Academy of Audiology writing group examining the health-related quality of life benefits of hearing aid use. They explore new evidence showing how hearing aids improve overall well-being, the importance of evidence-based care, and what these findings mean for patient counseling, policy, and the future of hearing health care.

    48 min

  3. JAN 22

    Measuring Meaningful Hearing Outcomes in Adults: A Conversation with Dr. Catherine Palmer

    In this episode, Emily Jo Venskytis, AuD, and Sarah McAlexander, AuD, interview Catherine Palmer, PhD, a leading expert in audiology and professor at the University of Pittsburgh, on her recent work with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and the committee that developed Measuring Meaningful Outcomes for Adult Hearing Health Interventions, which focuses on advancing standard, patient-centered outcome measures in adult hearing health care. Listen to learn why meaningful outcomes matter, how they’re defined beyond traditional clinical metrics, and what this work means for clinicians, researchers, and individuals with hearing loss.

    37 min
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The American Academy of Audiology’s podcast, Science Meets the Sound Booth, is the premier audio series for audiologists seeking to bridge the gap between research and real-world practice. Each episode features thought leaders who unpack the clinical implications of cutting-edge studies and strategic initiatives. Designed to empower professionals across all career stages, this podcast amplifies the value of audiology by translating evidence into action, spotlighting innovation, and elevating the voices shaping the future of hearing health. 

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    American Academy of Audiology
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
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