Qualitative Research Study
Current Status of Hospital Audiologists in China
Revealing professional identity, challenges, and future prospects of Chinese audiologists through in-depth qualitative interviews.
Objective: To explore the professional status of hospital audiologists in China.
Shangqiguo Wang, Jingwen Wang, Keqi Mu, Changgeng Mo, Cheng Zhao, Hang Zhao, Xin Xi, Fei Zhao, Wenqi Zuo
The University of Hong Kong
Total Respondents
33
Audiologists from across China
Avg. Interview Duration
40Minutes
Gender Distribution
Female(Female)
25
76%
Male(Male)
8
24%
Education Distribution
PhD3 (9%)
Master (MSc)18 (55%)
Bachelor (BSc)10 (30%)
Associate Degree2 (6%)
Age, Experience & Income
Avg. Age
35.4 years
Range: 24 - 57
Avg. Experience
11.2 years
Range: 1 - 34
Monthly Income (CNY)
15k - 20k+
10
10k - 15k
9
5k - 10k
10
Below 5k
1
Undisclosed/Part-time
3
Respondent Distribution by Province
Shaanxi
Shanxi
Beijing
Beijing
Shandong
Henan
Chongqing
Anhui
Jiangsu
Shanghai
Shanghai
Zhejiang
Guangdong
Guangdong
Respondent Locations
* 3D view showing distribution density
Regional Coverage
North/Northeast2 Provs
East China5 Provs
Central/South2 Provs
Southwest/Northwest2 Provs
Total Provinces
11
Respondents are widely distributed across China's major economic and medical centers.