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20Q: Predicting the Future of Audiology

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1.  Forecasting refers to: estimating the future based on past data alone taking past data, predictions and considering known and potential factors that may have an impact guessing what may happen based on one's biases and hopes for specific outcomes all of the above

2.  An example of an extrinsic environmental factor that could potentially impact the future of audiology is: a new American Academy of Audiology Best Practices Guideline more ethics courses offered in audiology programs government rules and regulations an increase in the number of subcommittees in ASHA

3.  The FDA guidance document in 2013 included: PSAPs could be used to treat hearing loss PSAPs could be legally sold online PSAPs should not be sold to treat hearing loss, or marketed as such PSAPs should come under regulation by the FDA

4.  Some concerns about consumers with hearing loss using over-the-counter PSAPs are: they may not be appropriate for hearing loss they might worsen hearing loss if they deliver poor or no benefit they could deter someone from seeking a more appropriate solution or professional care all of the above

5.  Which of the following statements is true about PSAPs based on the information in this article? newer PSAPs have increasingly better and better quality audiologists are involved in the development of some PSAPs consumers perceive these devices as lower cost all of the above

6.  The Presidents Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) recommended all of the following except: to withdraw the FDA (2013) guidance document FDA approval for a class of over-the-counter hearing aids available without a prescription or a professional recommendation/fitting limiting the use of online hearing tests to telehealth applications only, under the supervision of a licensed audiologist providing all patients with a copy of their test results and audiologic profile

7.  In regard to PSAPs and over the counter hearing aids, the Hearing Loss Association of America: supports limiting their distribution through licensed professionals supports state and federal laws that would ban these devices from being sold in retail outlets supports access to these devices through professionals, retail outlets and online none of the above

8.  Self directed care: refers to professionals taking patients' needs and desires into consideration in the treatment plan refers to patients treating or managing a condition without a professional or before involving a professional is generally dangerous and should be avoided for all health conditions is against the law in most states

9.  The author indicates that pharmaceuticals to prevent/treat hearing loss have the likely potential to: drive more patients to audiologists for evaluation and consultation not be available in our lifetimes do more harm than good eliminate the need for cochlear implants

10.  In order for audiologists to have some type of prescribing authority, the following would need to happen: both audiology students and existing professionals would require education and training in this area licensure laws and government regulations would need to be addressed the audiology professional associations would need to invest resources to support the necessary changes all of the above