Evidence-based Audiology and Clinical Excellence

Abstract

This article is based on the Kaye Coddington Memorial Lecture of the New Zealand Audiological Society presented at the Combined Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Audiological Societies in Melbourne, March 2002. The annual lecture is given in memory of Kaye Coddington, a Clinical Audiologist who made a unique contribution to the audiology profession in New Zealand. The theme of the lecture, emphasising the importance of research in audiology, pays tribute to Kaye's strong advocacy for clinical excellence and particularly the role that research plays in informing clinical practice.