Sound Practice is the American Academy of Audiology’s premier podcast for audiologists who want to connect evidence-based research with real-world clinical practice. Designed for professionals across all career stages, the series explores how emerging research, strategic initiatives, and innovative ideas translate into meaningful impact for patient care and the profession.
Each episode features conversations with thought leaders in audiology and related fields who unpack the clinical implications of cutting-edge studies, policy developments, and practice trends. By focusing on what the evidence means in practice, Sound Practice empowers listeners to apply insights with confidence—enhancing care delivery while elevating the value of audiology.
Whether you’re a seasoned clinician, researcher, educator, or early-career professional, Sound Practice offers practical takeaways, fresh perspectives, and voices shaping the future of hearing health.
New Episode!
Measuring Meaningful Hearing Outcomes in Adults: A Conversation with Dr. Catherine Palmer
In this episode, Emily Jo Venskytis, AuD, and Sarah McAlexander, AuD, interview Catherine Palmer, PhD, a leading expert in audiology and professor at the University of Pittsburgh, on her recent work with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and the committee that developed Measuring Meaningful Outcomes for Adult Hearing Health Interventions, which focuses on advancing standard, patient-centered outcome measures in adult hearing health care. Listen to learn why meaningful outcomes matter, how they’re defined beyond traditional clinical metrics, and what this work means for clinicians, researchers, and individuals with hearing loss.
