Publications by authors named "Merin Mathews"
Practice Trends in (C)APD Assessment and Management: A Survey of Audiologists in Kerala.
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study explores current assessment and management practices for Central Auditory Processing Disorder (C)APD among Audiologists in Kerala, India, using a validated questionnaire and analyzing responses with descriptive statistics.
- - Most participating Audiologists have bachelor’s degrees but lack clinical exposure, with only 59.2% conducting (C)APD screenings and a mere 35% performing comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, primarily relying on speech-in-noise tests.
- - Key barriers to effective (C)APD management include limited resources, insufficient patient caseloads, and inadequate practical training; the study calls for standardized tools, enhanced training, and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve practices in the field.