Audiology is the scientific field concerned with hearing, hearing disorders, and the assessment of auditory function. It encompasses the study of the physiological and psychological mechanisms underlying hearing, the evaluation of hearing ability, and the development and application of methods for the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with auditory impairments. Core activities in audiology include performing hearing tests, fitting hearing aids and implants, and providing guidance on prevention and therapeutic options. The discipline is interdisciplinary, drawing on knowledge from medicine, physics, engineering, pedagogy, linguistics, and psychology.
