4 things you should know about UHL and CROS
Audiologists Jane Woodward and Dr. Elizabeth Stewart reviewed 10 years’ worth of UHL and CROS literature. Here are 4 lightbulb moments from their review.
Clinical Practice
Evidence and practical guidance relevant to audiological practice and the delivery of hearing care.
One simple tip can help you connect better with your patients
This field-tested tactic can also help you stand out from your competition . . . and it doesn’t cost a dime.
What can audiologists do to help lonely patients?
3 pieces of advice you can give your patients to make communication easier and less stressful.
2 ways severe-to-profound hearing loss is just … different
Dr. Pamela Souza explains why evidence-based practices that work for mild to moderate degrees of hearing loss sometimes fail when applied to severe to profound hearing loss . . . and what you can do about it.
Listening-related fatigue, well-being and the importance of daily-life activity
Researcher, Dr. Jack A. Holman shares his learnings on how listening-related fatigue can impact well-being.
3 steps to improving family-centered care in your audiology clinic
New research from The University of Queensland, in collaboration with Sonova, explores how to improve family-centered care in adult audiology services.
Kids are back to school – Help your students with unilateral hearing loss succeed!
Learn how expert guidance, Roger Focus II and Phonak CROS technology can help your kids in the classroom this new academic year.
Looking beyond hearing
While improved communication is the primary goal that we all share, we must each be alert for detractors to well-being beyond hearing loss that may threaten patient welfare.
Rating auditory training apps for children with hearing loss
In a world dominated by mobile phones, this article serves as a review of free, readily available iPhone apps designed for auditory training in children with hearing loss.
Special issue on hearing health and well-being
Are you interested in the latest research investigating the link between hearing health and general well-being? Here is a sneak peak of what you’ll find in the International Journal of Audiology special supplement.
Offer more than just technology
Do you want to revitalize effective communication for your patients, especially those with severe and profound hearing loss? Dr. Linda Thibodeau suggests that we put a stronger emphasis on non-technology strategies. This means focusing on solutions that involve the human connection.
Hearing loss & social isolation – the silent burden of the vulnerable
Audiologist, Charlotte Gordon, uses a holistic Maori model of health to look at the burden of hearing loss and social isolation. Her insights shed light on the impact of social isolation on well-being, inequities in hearing healthcare, and ways we can reduce the risk in vulnerable communities.