For children with hearing loss, the right hearing aid opens a world of sound, connection, and development. Many pediatric audiologists are constantly seeking new ways to support these children and their families. On this episode of The Audiologist, we explore how Phonak is using big data to revolutionize pediatric hearing care.   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Phonak Target Track: Using large-scale data analytics to understand the prescription and use of pediatric hearing aids.  Using Large-Scale Data Analytics to Understand Pediatric Hearing Aid Prescription and Use ..read more

Are you ready to expand your role to better address the social and emotional needs of your clients? The AIMER program offers the resources and training necessary to make this meaningful shift. By taking this step, you can foster greater engagement in rehabilitation efforts and help achieve improved hearing health outcomes.  Dr Bec Bennett’s work on developing AIMER was supported by Ear Science Institute Australia and Raine Medical Research Foundation for supporting this work. Doug's story shared with permission.  Listen and learn more about this valuable program.  Resources ment ..read more

It’s clear from our research that family members play an important role as they provide the support that an adult with hearing loss needs to be successful with hearing rehabilitation. The team at The University of Queensland has conducted years of research into the role that family members play in improving hearing care outcomes. Study co-author Dr. Barbra Timmer shares new, exciting insights in this podcast episode.   Resources Franks, I. & Timmer, B. (2023) Reasons for the non-use of hearing aids: perspectives of non-users, past users, and family members. -International Journal of A ..read more

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In this episode, we delve into the exciting world of pediatric audiology with Pediatric Advisory Board member and special guest Kevin Munro, National Programme Director NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, UK. We explore the latest research and look back at the important turning points.     Online resources mentioned in this episode:  Bambino project / University of Manchester: https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/bambino/  CHerUB project / University of Manchester: https://www.cherubproject.co.uk/    International Pediatric Conference 2024: https://www.phon ..read more

Offer gold-standard hearing aid verification to your clients Learn more the fully integrated step by step verification workflow available in Phonak Target called TargetMatch in the latest episode of “The Audiologist ..read more

The ENHANCE study has been investigating whether remediation of hearing loss in older adults with hearing aids has an impact on cognitive health. Listen to the latest episode of "The Audiologist" with Prof. Julia Sarant, Professor and Lead Chief Investigator at the University of Melbourne, Australia, and Lisa Bacic, Manager Audiology Thought Leadership at Phonak, to learn more ..read more

A conversation with Dr. Hillary Snapp on single sided deafness What do you know about Single Sided Deafness (SSD)? We bring you up to speed on the latest research and best practice guidance with Dr. Hillary Snapp, Chief of Audiology and Associate Professor, University of Miami Ear Institute, USA. Resources mentioned in this episode: Snapp H.A., Ausili S.A. Hearing with One Ear: Consequences and Treatments for Profound Unilateral Hearing Loss. J Clin Med. 2020 Apr 3;9(4):1010. PMID: 32260087; PMCID: PMC7230949. LINK: JCM | Free Full-Text | Hearing with One Ear: Consequences and Treatments for ..read more

Learn why it is so important in hearing healthcare that we address the social-emotional well-being of clients. Listen to the latest episode of “The Audiologist” with Dr. Barbra Timmer, Lecturer at the University of Queensland, and Lisa Bacic, Manager Audiology Thought Leadership at Phonak HQ. Learn more https://www.phonak.com/en-int/well-hearing ..read more

Think about your clients with hearing loss. Do many of them have physical health conditions? ​ Websites mentioned in this episode: WHO: Integrated care for older people (ICOPE) https://www.who.int/teams/maternal-newborn-child-adolescent-health-and-ageing/ageing-and-health/integrated-care-for-older-people-icope# Video "WHO launches digital app to improve care for older people" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arc2whZGpH0 Phonak Evidence Library https://www.phonak.com/en-int/professionals/audiology-hub/evidence-library ..read more