Audiology Through a Psychologically Informed Practice Lens

Psychologically informed practice is a structural framework originating in physiotherapy, that aids clinicians to identify, consider, and address the psychological factors related to chronic conditions and their management. Hearing loss is a chronic condition associated with a variety of psychosocial impacts, and psychological factors are known to heavily influence the engagement, adherence, and success of hearing rehabilitation. This framework could provide a structured method to manage these factors by using evidence-based psychological theory and applications. This article presents an argument for psychologically informed practice to be used within hearing healthcare, proposes how this framework could be adapted to meet the unique needs of audiology, and considers the pathways and barriers to implementation.