Severe and profound hearing loss: Updated guidance for clinical practice
Updated with the latest evidence, these international guidelines bring together 17 authors from eight countries to support high-quality hearing care.
Clinical Practice
Evidence and practical guidance relevant to audiological practice and the delivery of hearing care.
One hearing aid or two for age-related hearing loss?
One hearing aid or two is a familiar question in clinical practice. A randomized trial examined whether bilateral hearing aids provide greater benefit than a unilateral hearing aid for adults with age-related hearing loss.
Bringing hearing screenings closer to the community: Lessons from Shanghai
Community-based initiatives in Shanghai are exploring how hearing screening can be integrated into settings older adults already visit and trust. Early experience offers practical insights for hearing care professionals looking to improve access.
Turning 50 into a prompt for better hearing health
A national letter campaign inviting Australians to have their hearing checked at age 50 offers a compelling real-world example of how to position adult hearing screening as routine preventive care and put the WHO’s life-course approach to hearing care into practice.
What do the 2026 WHO dementia guidelines mean for hearing care professionals?
The latest recommendations from the World Health Organization reinforce a broader, person-centered approach to hearing care. Phonak’s framework for holistic hearing care reflects this progression from hearing outcomes to broader well-being and quality of life.
A wish list for the first audiologist appointment
It’s not easy to walk through the clinic door for that first appointment. As a hearing care professional, you can ease the journey by following these tips.
Proper hearing loss language may drive better outcomes
Using person-centered language that acknowledges your patient’s struggles but also conveys respect is a good first step towards making the idea of wearing hearing devices more palatable.
How much space will AI take up in the hearing care professional’s toolbox?
Audiology has always evolved. As AI enters hearing care, the question is how we shape its role in clinical practice.
Spheric Speech Clarity can help adolescents hear in the real world
In a real-world study, most adolescents preferred Spheric Speech Clarity in noisy environments where sounds changed quickly and speech came from different directions. Self-reported listening effort was also reduced by 15% compared to a traditional directional noise management system.
From preschool to primary school: What influences caregiver stress as children with hearing loss grow?
As children with hearing loss grow, the challenges and concerns experienced by families may shift over time. Researchers from the LOCHI study explored the factors associated with caregiver stress at two important stages of childhood.
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.
Why do greater hearing difficulties not always lead to hearing aid adoption?
Hearing loss alone does not fully explain why some people adopt hearing aids while others do not. This study highlights the potential role of cognitive and affective factors in shaping rehabilitation decisions.