Is hearing loss a laughing matter?
We often observe hearing loss being treated with humor. Is this a positive thing? The answer is more complex, as we learned from our recent research.
Clinical Practice
Guidance on audiological best practice and how to improve your business, including marketing ideas and how to stand out from your competitors.
What’s behind Phonak’s leadership in connectivity?
In a recent benchmarking study, hearing care professionals rated Phonak as the clear leader in connectivity. This article explores the features and design principles that make Phonak’s approach both practical for patients and meaningful in clinical care.
The real impact of exceptional speech understanding on client care
Phonak was recently rated as the top brand for delivering exceptional speech understanding in an independent benchmarking study. Here’s what that means for clinical care and everyday client outcomes.
What does it mean to be #1 in audiological expertise?
Phonak was recently rated #1 for overall audiological expertise by hearing care professionals in an independent benchmarking study. But what does that actually mean in practice, and why does it matter?
Why do so many people delay or avoid getting help for hearing loss, and what can we do about it?
A research-based approach explores why help-seeking is delayed in hearing care and how the HearChoice tool addresses the key barriers of capability, opportunity, and motivation.
Experiencing stigma: Different perspectives on hearing loss and hearing aids
New research reveals how stigma surrounding hearing loss and hearing aids is experienced differently by individuals with hearing loss, their families, and hearing care professionals, and why those differences matter for clinical care.
Starting the school year strong: Tips for educational audiologists
Getting organized early and supporting teachers makes a real difference for students with hearing loss. Dr. Carrie Spangler, Educational Audiologist, shares practical ways to support teachers, train staff, and set up Roger™ systems to help students succeed from day one.
Special issue on stigma of hearing loss and hearing aids
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.
Exploring AI chatbots in audiology: What do users really think?
Can artificial intelligence offer real-time support between audiology appointments? In a recent exploratory study, we tested a prototype chatbot designed to do just that.
HearChoice: a new digital decision aid tool to educate, engage and empower adults with hearing loss
This evidence-based, co-designed app supports adults with hearing loss in exploring their options and making informed decisions. It offers step-by-step, unbiased guidance to help them choose care that aligns with their needs, values, and preferences.
Hyperacusis treatment: Insights from a 6-month field trial
A group of audiologists, engineers and hearing scientists developed a novel treatment device and protocol that significantly improved participants’ sound sensitivity and quality of life.
Verification of advanced HI features to support everyday communication: Do’s and Don’ts
Learn which advanced hearing instrument features can (and cannot) be verified in a typical clinical setting, and how to verify them accurately.