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.
Clinical Practice
Guidance on audiological best practice and how to improve your business, including marketing ideas and how to stand out from your competitors.
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.
Improving how sound is described
Why intuitive sound descriptions often fall short, and how a new research-based questionnaire aims to bridge the gap between listeners and developers.
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.
Can the right remote microphone make a difference?
A recent study found that children achieved significantly better speech recognition with Roger™ Touchscreen Mic than with a traditional fixed directional remote microphone in realistic classroom listening scenarios.
Strengthening hearing care where access is limited
How locally led hearing care in Zimbabwe, in partnership with Hear the World Foundation, is enabling earlier identification and more consistent access to sustainable care.
Mental health in adolescents with hearing loss
Communication skills and social support, not audiometric characteristics, are the primary drivers of emotional well-being for teenagers with hearing loss.
What recent research shows about supporting identity and confidence in hearing care
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.