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Original Article

Audiology in Brazil

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Pages 45-50 | Received 23 Jul 2007, Published online: 07 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

The profession of audiology took root in Brazil nearly a half a century ago and has since blossomed into a flourishing, well-developed field. Currently, audiologists in Brazil work at private institutions, including private medical practices and dedicated speech and hearing clinics. They are also employed in a wide array of public institutions, including community clinics, elementary schools, colleges, and universities. In both the private sector and health clinics, audiologists perform diagnostic evaluations of auditory and vestibular disorders, select and fit hearing aids, and provide aural rehabilitation. At the public level, they assist with workers’ health programs, dispense hearing aids, and aural rehabilitation. There is always room to grow, however, and the future of audiology in Brazil holds both challenges and opportunity. The following article will sketch the development of audiology training and practice in Brazil, provide a picture of how the field stands today, and summarize the unique challenges which the profession faces in this large and diverse nation.

Sumario

La profesión de La Audiología echó raíces en Brasil hace casi medio siglo y desde entonces se transformó en un campo floreciente y bien desarrollado. Actualmente, los audiólogos en Brasil trabajan en instituciones privadas que incluyen práctica médica privada y clínicas de audición y lenguaje de gran dedicación. También están empleados en un amplio rango de instituciones públicas, incluyendo clínicas comunitarias, escuelas primarias, colegios y universidades. Tanto en el sector privado como en las clínicas de salud, los audiólogos llevan a cabo evaluaciones diagnósticas de problemas auditivos y vestibulares, seleccionan y adaptan auxiliares auditivos y proveen rehabilitación auditiva. En el nivel público, apoyan programas de salud de trabajadores, distribuyen auxiliares auditivos y proporcionan rehabilitación auditiva. Sin embargo, siempre hay espacio para crecer y el futuro de la Audiología en Brasil tiene tanto desafíos como oportunidades. El siguiente artículo esboza el desarrollo de la capacitación y la práctica de la Audiología en Brasil, provee un panorama de cómo está actualmente el campo y resume los excepcionales desafíos que enfrenta la profesión en esta grande y diversa nación.

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