What can hearing care professionals consider when appointments involve spoken-language interpreters?
A recent study highlights how briefing and debriefing may support shared understanding during interpreter-supported appointments.
Barbra Timmer
Dr. Timmer's research interests include the real-world challenges and audiological outcomes for adults with hearing impairment, intervention approaches for adults with tinnitus, and optimizing rehabilitative audiological practice. Before taking on her academic role, she gained clinical audiology experience at Australian Hearing and the Free University of Amsterdam, and industry experience at Sonova AG in Australia and Switzerland. Barbra completed an MBA and a PhD in Audiology and aims to build a stronger bridge between research and clinical practice.
What recent research shows about supporting identity and confidence in hearing care
Key takeaways from the IJA special issue on stigma and hearing loss can help clinicians support identity, confidence, and everyday participation in hearing care conversations.
Experiencing stigma: Different perspectives on hearing loss and hearing aids
New research reveals how stigma surrounding hearing loss and hearing aids is experienced differently by individuals with hearing loss, their families, and hearing care professionals, and why those differences matter for clinical care.
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.
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.