Overview
Dr. Smith's core research focuses on improving the assessment and treatment of hearing loss in older adults. Specifically, her work centers on comparing the effectiveness of current hearing interventions, developing new, innovative clinical tools, and examining alternative service-delivery approaches that help patients reach their individual hearing goals and improve their quality of life.
Dr. Smith also collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams to better understand the impact of hearing loss on other health conditions and services. Current projects involve understanding the impact of hearing loss on surgical outcomes in older adults, determining the mechanisms that may explain the independent association between hearing loss and falls in older adults, and comparing different models of hearing screenings for older adults in primary care settings.
Dr. Smith also collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams to better understand the impact of hearing loss on other health conditions and services. Current projects involve understanding the impact of hearing loss on surgical outcomes in older adults, determining the mechanisms that may explain the independent association between hearing loss and falls in older adults, and comparing different models of hearing screenings for older adults in primary care settings.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor of Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
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2023 - Present
Communication Sciences,
Head and Neck Surgery & Communication Sciences
Associate Professor in Population Health Sciences
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2020 - Present
Population Health Sciences,
Basic Science Departments
Education, Training & Certifications
University of Florida ·
2003
Ph.D.
University of Florida ·
2001
Au.D.
University of Florida ·
1997
B.A.