IU122 - The Future of Aural Rehab: AI-Powered, Patient-Led Training

Abstract:
Aural rehabilitation has long been underutilized, despite strong evidence that it improves hearing aid adoption, reduces returns, and enhances patient outcomes. Lace AI Pro is redefining auditory training with an AI-powered, patient-led platform that makes aural rehabilitation practical and scalable for modern clinics. This session will explore how patient-led training can enhance hearing care, improve speech-in-noise comprehension, and strengthen cognitive function. Attendees will see a fun, live demonstration of key features and gain actionable strategies for integrating aural rehab into clinical workflows without adding to their workload.

Summary:
Hearing loss is the leading modifiable risk factor for dementia, yet aural rehabilitation remains widely overlooked. As cognitive health becomes a focal point in patient care, audiologists must expand beyond amplification to include solutions that train the brain as well as the ears.

Research confirms that pairing auditory training with hearing aids leads to fewer returns, greater patient confidence, and better long-term outcomes. However, traditional aural rehab programs have faced adoption challenges due to time constraints, outdated methods, and accessibility barriers.

AI-powered auditory training has changed that. Lace AI Pro is a patient-led, adaptive training platform designed to improve speech-in-noise comprehension, cognitive function, and engagement. This session will highlight:

● The evolving role of auditory training in modern hearing care.
● How patient-led aural rehab enables clinics to improve outcomes without increasing workload.
● A live demonstration of how Lace AI Pro personalizes training to each patient’s needs.

By the end of this session, attendees will understand how integrating modern aural rehab strengthens clinical differentiation, improves patient outcomes, and drives revenue from an existing patient base.

Brief Summary of Clinical Takeaways:
AI-Powered, patient-led auditory training enhances speech-in-noise comprehension, accelerates hearing aid adaptation, and reduces return rates—all while reinforcing the audiologist’s role in providing whole-brain hearing care. By integrating modern aural rehabilitation, practices can deliver more comprehensive treatment, improve patient engagement, and achieve better long-term outcomes.

Course Content Disclosure: This course will discuss a specific product or service offered by the exhibiting company leading this presentation with limited to no information about like products or services.