Jill E. Preminger

Jill E. Preminger is a Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at San Diego State University (SDSU), where she directs the Enabling Auditory Rehabilitation Lab (EAR) and co-directs the SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Audiology. Her research focuses on adult audiologic rehabilitation, examining hearing aid uptake and use through the perspectives of adults with hearing impairment and their communication partners using mixed-methods approaches.

Education:

• M.S. in Audiology, University of Wisconsin
• Ph.D. in Audiology, University of Minnesota

Research Focus: Dr. Preminger's work centers on psychosocial dimensions of hearing loss, family-centered care models, and digital health interventions. She investigates how communication partners (spouses, adult children) influence rehabilitation outcomes, develops internet-based decision coaching tools like the iManage Program, and examines teleaudiology adoption barriers. Her methodologies integrate qualitative insights with quantitative outcome measures to address real-world rehabilitation challenges.

Publication Trends: Recent publications (2016-2024) reveal three dominant threads: (1) Teleaudiology expansion and patient/provider perspectives, (2) Family-centered care implementation including adult children's roles, and (3) Internet-based self-management program development. Her work consistently links psychosocial factors to clinical outcomes, with increasing emphasis on digital accessibility and communication partner inclusion.

Scientific Awards: No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials, though she maintained ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence from 1983-2021.

Advising and Grants: As co-director of the Joint Doctoral Program, she mentors audiology doctoral candidates. Her research has been supported by grants enabling the EAR Lab's work on telehealth interventions and rehabilitation program development, though specific funding sources aren't detailed in the source text.

Laboratory Focus: The Enabling Auditory Rehabilitation Lab develops and tests rehabilitation frameworks prioritizing patient-communication partner dyads. Current projects include decision coaching guides, teleaudiology protocols, and self-management tools targeting psychosocial barriers to hearing healthcare access.