The Audiologist

Why people with hearing loss don’t use hearing aids: Insights from non-users and families.

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 Audiology. https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2023.2270703 
Family-Centered Care resources on phonak.com https://www.phonak.com/en-us/professionals/audiology-hub/family-centered-care 
 
More podcast episodes with Dr. Barbra Timmer: 
How to improve your client’s social-emotional well-being 
https://the-audiologist.podbean.com/e/how-to-improve-your-clients-social-emotional-well-being/ 
 

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The severe to profound hearing loss guidelines - reloaded.

When it comes to managing severe to profound hearing loss, it is helpful to "Start with the end in mind," as recommended by Dr. Diane Novak. We interviewed her and Prof. Pamela Souza from Northwestern University's School of Communication in this episode of "The Audiologist." Gain exclusive insights and tips for daily practice to maximize audibility for your clients with severe to profound hearing loss.
 
Resources mentioned in this episode
Podcast episodes with Prof. Pamela Souza (Severe to profound hearing loss guidelines series):
There are so many tools in our toolkit” when fitting hearing aids
It becomes important to know exactly what the patient is receiving...
 
The Phonak quick guide to the management of severe to profound hearing loss in adults
 

Small ears, big discoveries: Research in pediatric audiology with Kevin Munro

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.phonak.com/en-us/professionals/training-events/9-international-pediatric-audiology-conference 
Pediatric Advisory Board: https://www.phonak.com/en-int/professionals/audiology-hub/pediatric-tools/pediatric-advisory-board  

Phonak TargetMatch: Why you should not be afraid of automatization

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”.

The ENHANCE study: What hearing care professionals need to know.

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.

Beyond the head shadow effect

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 Profound Unilateral Hearing Loss (mdpi.com)
Phonak Audiology Blog Lumity CROS: Lumity CROS: New study reveals that hearing ‘from both sides’ has well-being benefits | Audiology Blog (phonakpro.com)
CROS L Verification guide LINK: https://www.phonak.com/content/dam/phonak/en/evidence-library/white-paper/technical-paper/ph-verification-guide-cros-real-ear-measurement-en-027-0643-02-l.pdf

How to improve your clients’ social-emotional well-being

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

The connection between hearing loss and physical well-being

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

AutoSense™ OS: The seamless listening experience, explained

Hearing Performance series - episode 2
How does AutoSense OS benefit your clients? Get the answer to this question and more by listening to this episode with Davina Omisore, Audiology Manager, and Chase Smith, Sales Audiology Manager.
For over 75 years, Phonak has developed innovative technologies that improve speech understanding and sound quality. Get a deeper insight into our evidence-based features to offer your clients the best hearing performance in every listening situation.
https://www.phonak.com/en-int/professionals/innovations