Research and practical guidance on how hearing care can support participation in everyday life and contribute to broader well-being and quality of life.
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.
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.
A recent study highlights how briefing and debriefing may support shared understanding during interpreter-supported appointments.
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.
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.
New research published in the International Journal of Audiology explores how stigma is experienced by adults with hearing loss, their families, and hearing care professionals.
One of the most important things we can do for our health and well-being as we get older is maintain our social ties. Louise Hickson, Professor of Audiology at the University of Queensland Australia, explains why including family in hearing healthcare can help your clients benefit from this ‘social cure.’
Dr. Gurjit Singh, a senior research audiologist at Phonak, and Dr. Mark Fenske, a cognitive neuroscientist and Professor of Psychology at the University of Guelph in Canada, recently explored this relationship.
Research Audiologist Gurjit Singh looks at outcomes through the lens of social relationships and recommends being open to talking about emotions with patients and their significant others.