“My hearing aid doesn’t seem to be working as well…”
When a patient is not benefiting from hearing aids, audiologists are uniquely positioned to help address fears and plant the seed for taking a next step for a cochlear implant consultation.
Clinical Practice
Guidance on audiological best practice and how to improve your business, including marketing ideas and how to stand out from your competitors.
Ecological momentary assessment and its potential as a future clinical tool
In this interview, Dr. Barbra Timmer shares how ecological momentary assessment (EMA) differs from traditional self-report measures, what the latest research has shown, and how you can use this tool in daily practice to support the entire patient journey.
8 tips for meeting your patients’ hearing device needs
Balancing the products you know with new technology your patients will love takes some planning.
Can hearing technology slow down cognitive decline?
This follow-up article to Dr. Julia Sarant’s recent interview takes a closer look at the key takeaways of a study in Melbourne, Australia, that looked at whether hearing technology can slow down cognitive decline.
Managed Care – Threat or opportunity?
In the United States, the hearing industry has seen a rise of healthcare plans offering hearing aid benefits. In this first article of our series on Managed Care (MC), learn how MC can be an opportunity for hearing care professionals.
Time savings, convenience and reduced travel costs – all with eAudiology!
In this interview, Gina Angley, AuD, shares research findings showing how adopting this service delivery model improves patient care and practical tips to ensure you are eAudiology ready!
Unlocking the wonders of the brain with Sir Richard Faull
Our brain is inextricably linked to every part of our body and hence researchers are constantly trying to understand more about this mysterious, yet wonderful, organ. In this interview, I speak to Sir Richard Faull, who will enlighten us to where this body of brain research is currently and what the future might hold.
Customizing your custom space
Regardless of size or the color on the walls, there are easy ways to improve your working space so both you and your clients are more comfortable.
Phonak direct connectivity hearing aids and amplified stethoscopes
When a client walks into your clinic and announces that she is a medical professional, what do you need to consider before giving guidance on stethoscope use?
Experts agree: Well-hearing is linked to well-being
Highlights from the first-ever international conference focusing on the scientific connection between hearing well and being well.
Hearing loss and cognition: hearing well is thinking well
Hearing loss is linked with a faster rate of cognitive decline in older adults. Whether this is a causal relationship is still under debate, as is whether the use of hearing instruments can delay decline. In this interview, Professor Julia Sarant shares her latest research in this area and how it could impact your clinical practice.
How audiologists can help inspire self-advocacy in patients
Audiologists are important partners in teaching people with hearing loss the skills they need to help them in their journey.