New clinical guidelines address hearing care in context of well-being
This evidence-based publication includes a 5-step plan to guide hearing care professionals in fostering their clients’ social-emotional well-being.
Barbra Timmer
Dr Barbra Timmer is a Lecturer in Audiology (Teaching & Research) at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland and Senior Scientist at Sonova AG. She is also President of Audiology Australia, the peak professional body for audiologists in Australia. Her research interests include the real-world challenges and audiological outcomes for adults with hearing impairment, intervention approaches to address with hearing loss, balance issues, and tinnitus, and teleaudiology. Barbra combines her previous clinical and industry experience, and her current roles in academia, industry and the profession to build a stronger bridge between research and clinical practice.
3 tips for successful fitting of remote microphone technology
Dr. Barbra Timmer shares what hearing care professionals who are succeeding with remote microphone technology are doing right.
Improving communication in the home
A guide to helping your clients embrace communication strategies that lead to enhanced communication. It promotes Family-Centered Care and could help improve the well-being of your clients who are spending extra time at home.
Implementing family-centered care in a whole-of-clinic manner
For family-centered care to be effective in your clinic, it should be embraced by all staff members.
Using eAudiology to support patient-centered practice
Mobile health (mHealth) apps allow hearing care professionals to capture information about their patients’ real-world experiences as they are experienced.
What does big data tell us about hearing aid use in adults with mild hearing loss?
Evidence suggests motivated adults with mild hearing loss benefit from hearing aid fitting without delay.
Why I believe in family-centered care
PhD student Barbra Timmer, a member of the FCC expert panel, reports on her vision of bridging the research-practice gap and why she sees so much potential in family-centered care for hearing healthcare practice.