A qualitative reflexive thematic analysis of innovation and regulation in hearing health care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The hearing health sector is an example of a health sector that is experiencing a period of rapid innovation driven by digital technologies. These innovations will impact the types of interventions and services available to support the communication of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. This study explored the perceptions of informed participants on the topic of innovation and regulation within hearing healthcare in Australia and the United Kingdom (UK).

Methods

Participants (N = 29, Australia [n = 16], UK [n = 13]) were purposively sampled and joined one of two online workshops. Participants included adults with hearing loss and family members, hearing health professionals, academics/researchers, representatives of hearing device manufacturers, regulators and

SUBMITTER: Boisvert I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11438185 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature