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Overview
Evidence-based practice is a cornerstone of high-quality audiologic care, but understanding how to evaluate and apply research in everyday clinical decision-making can be challenging. This webinar will provide a practical framework for interpreting the evidence that informs audiology practice and translating research into meaningful patient care.
Participants will explore the levels and strength of evidence, learn the differences among standards, clinical guidelines, and best practices, and discuss strategies for implementing evidence-informed approaches in a variety of clinical settings. Designed specifically for practicing audiologists, this session will provide practical tools to help clinicians make consistent, patient-centered decisions grounded in the best available evidence.
Whether you are an experienced clinician or early in your career, this presentation will strengthen your ability to critically evaluate research and confidently incorporate evidence-based principles into daily practice.
Who Should Attend?
This webinar is designed for audiology professionals who want to strengthen their understanding of evidence-based practice and improve clinical decision-making.
Ideal attendees include:
- Audiologists in clinical practice seeking to incorporate current research into patient care
- Private practice owners and clinical leaders establishing consistent standards of care
- Audiology residents and early-career professionals building a foundation in evidence-based practice
- Clinical educators and preceptors mentoring students and new clinicians
- Audiologists working in hospitals, ENT practices, universities, and private practice settings
- Professionals interested in critically evaluating research and applying it appropriately in clinical settings
Also beneficial for:
- Organizations developing or updating clinical protocols
- Teams seeking greater consistency in patient care and treatment recommendations
- Anyone interested in strengthening evidence-informed decision-making and improving patient outcomes
Why Attend?
Strengthen your ability to distinguish high-quality evidence from opinion and confidently apply research findings in clinical practice. This session will provide practical strategies for evaluating evidence, understanding professional standards and guidelines, and making informed clinical decisions that support consistent, high-quality, patient-centered audiologic care. Participants will leave with tools they can immediately apply to enhance both clinical confidence and patient outcomes.
Presenter:
Patricia Gaffney, AuD, MPH, BC-VA
Professor at Nova Southeastern University
Patricia Gaffney, AuD, MPH, BC-VA is a professor at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Ft Lauderdale, FL. Her specialty is vestibular diagnostics and treatment. Her interests include fall prevention, vestibular diagnostics, and professional issues such as health policy and public health. At NSU she teaches the vestibular, amplification, and geriatrics courses. In addition, she is a clinical preceptor for first and second year AuD students in the NSU clinic. She teaches adjunct for the vestibular courses for the University of South Dakota. Dr Gaffney has presented at various national and state meetings on various topics including vestibular, amplification, and professional issues. She is a board certified vestibular audiologist. Dr Gaffney also maintains memberships in several organizations and has previously served on the American Academy of Audiology Board of Directors, American Balance Society Board of Directors, past-president of Audiology Practice Standards Organization, and is the current-past president for the American Academy of Audiology.
*Please note: CEUs will not be provided for this event.
