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

Illuminating the benefits of directionality & noise reduction

Hearing Performance series - episode 1
The benefits of directional microphones are well-known and proven. Learn on the go how Phonak implements directional microphones to meet the needs of your clients. Listen to our new podcast series with Shin-Shin Hobi, Senior Audiology Manager, and Chase Smith, Sales Audiology Manager, on hearing performance.
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

How to empower teens to take control of their hearing

Pediatric Series - Episode 4
Finn Gomez, diagnosed with hearing loss at five years of age, has been working with his audiologist throughout his life. Over time, he also learned to use new tools to adjust his hearing aid technology even better to his needs.
In this podcast, Jodie Nelson, Global Pediatric Audiology Manager at Phonak HQ Switzerland, talks with Finn Gomez about his passion for music, how the intelligent wireless technology of Roger supports him during band practices, and how the myPhonak app has allowed him to take control of his own hearing.
Learn more on phonak.com

Supporting teens on the hearing journey

Pediatric Series - Episode 3
As children with hearing loss grow into their tween or teenage years, their perspective and needs change. They may become more independent, they start to advocate for themselves, and they may have different ideas for their hearing health care.
In this podcast, Jodie Nelson, Global Pediatric Audiology Manager at Phonak HQ Switzerland, talks to Finn Gomez, diagnosed with hearing loss at the age of five years and a former Phonak Teen Advisor, about how his hearing care professional has helped him during his hearing journey.
Learn more on phonak.com

How remote support can help to strengthen the relationship between the family and the audiologist

Pediatric Series - Episode 2
Remote support in pediatrics being a relatively new concept, there is little best practice or guidance available on how to ideally conduct appointments with families and kids virtually.
In this podcast, Jodie Nelson, Global Pediatric Audiology Manager at Phonak HQ Switzerland, talks to Pediatric Audiologists Premdeep Bhabra and Kristen Mills from the Evelina London Children’s Hospital, UK, about the learnings from introducing remote support for children in their clinic, and why remote support can even help strengthen the relationship between the family and the audiologist.
Learn more on phonak.com

How COVID-19 revealed the benefits of remote support for children and teens at Evelina London Children’s Hospital

Pediatric Series - Episode 1
Despite the technology being in place, most hearing care professionals preferred working traditionally with families and kids until COVID-19 changed the rules.
In this podcast, Jodie Nelson, Global Pediatric Audiology Manager at Phonak HQ Switzerland, discusses the benefits of remote support for children and how the pandemic has served as an accelerator for this concept with Senior Pediatric Audiologists Premdeep Bhabra and Kristen Mills from the Evelina London Children’s Hospital, UK. Learn more on phonak.com