Melanie Ferguson

Dr. Mel Ferguson is Associate Professor in Brain and Hearing at Curtin University. Her translational research interests focus on new service delivery models including remote digital health care interventions, hearing devices, listening and cognition, and outcome measures. Previously, she led research teams at the National Acoustic Laboratories, Ear Science Institute Australia, and the Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, UK. She has had leadership roles in UK Audiology.

HearChoice: a new digital decision aid tool to educate, engage and empower adults with hearing loss

This evidence-based, co-designed app supports adults with hearing loss in exploring their options and making informed decisions. It offers step-by-step, unbiased guidance to help them choose care that aligns with their needs, values, and preferences.

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Connecting hearing aid users: it’s not the technology, it’s what people do with the technology

Dr. Melanie Ferguson explains how connected hearing healthcare technologies can supplement standard clinical practice, enabling and empowering hearing aid users.

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Using eAudiology to improve hearing-related knowledge

C2Hear is an interactive, multimedia educational intervention that can be delivered through the internet and mobile technologies for easy access and a wide reach.