Inside the Phonak Audiology Research Center (PARC), USA
A PARC series highlighting Phonak research centers worldwide, where clinical questions become clinical evidence.
Elizabeth Stewart
Elizabeth joined Sonova in 2017 as a Research Audiologist in the Phonak Audiology Research Center. Her educational background includes a Doctorate of Audiology from the University of Kansas Medical Center and a PhD in Speech and Hearing Science from Arizona State University. She currently manages various external research collaborations and supports systematic literature searches and related background research activities relevant to Phonak products as well as Thought Leadership initiatives.
Spheric Speech Clarity: Findings from PARC field trial
Results of a study conducted in a busy café show real-world benefits of Spheric Speech Clarity, a denoising system in Audéo Sphere™ Infinio. The findings highlight its advantages in improving speech clarity and reducing interference from background noise in real-world environments.
Spheric Speech Clarity: Findings from PARC lab measures
Results from a Phonak Audiology Research Center study highlight some of the benefits of Spheric Speech Clarity in Audéo Sphere Infinio, improving speech understanding in noise and reducing listening effort, compared to other noise management technologies.
New hearing aid users prefer first-fit settings in Phonak Infinio compared to a key competitor
A recent study conducted at the Phonak Audiology Research Center demonstrates that first-time hearing aid users show higher spontaneous acceptance of first-fit settings in Phonak Infinio devices compared to a key competitor device.
Does audibility impact an older child’s performance on complex listening tasks?
A recent study looked at whether hearing aid programming can be changed for older children without significantly impacting their ability to complete complex auditory tasks. Researcher, Dr. Elizabeth Stewart provides a summary of the findings.
Diabetes and hearing loss: 3 things clinicians should know
Did you know that hearing loss is nearly twice as prevalent in patients with type 2 diabetes? Researchers, Drs. Emily Urry and Elizabeth Stewart, share research findings looking at the relationship between diabetes and hearing loss.
Overcoming language and cultural barriers in your practice
Research Audiologist, Dr. Elizabeth Stewart, summarizes findings from a recent study looking at some of the challenges clinicians face when providing hearing healthcare to culturally and linguistically diverse families.
Will OTC hearing aids help address a public health concern in the U.S.?
Research Audiologist, Dr. Elizabeth Stewart, looks at a recent study examining the association between untreated hearing loss and health care costs. The good news? OTC hearing aids have the potential to increase awareness and bring more people to hearing healthcare.
The role of statistical analyses in making sense of scientific study results
Understanding the basics of statistical analyses might tell you whether research findings are consequential or coincidental. PARC researcher Elizabeth Stewart, shares a quick tutorial and her 5th grade learnings that inspired her.