The research behind Phonak features and products and other scientific findings in the hearing industry.
The ACHIEVE team recently published findings from their large, long-term clinical trial suggesting that hearing interventions may support social well-being in older adults by helping preserve social connections and may also reduce perceptions of loneliness.
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.
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.
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.
New evidence shows that SSC, the AI-powered noise reduction feature in Infinio, may do more than improve hearing — it may also help users stay more focused and engaged in everyday communication.
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.
Exploring the brain’s role in listening — and how Spheric Speech Clarity may help reduce mental effort so more focus can go toward the content of the conversation.
New findings from the 9-year follow-up of the LOCHI study offer practical, research-backed guidance for clinicians. These findings highlight the importance of early intervention, tailored programming, and real-world listening support for children with hearing loss.
To help older adults be successful with hearing technologies, clinicians should consider age-related auditory processing and cognitive changes. This article outlines practical fitting strategies and Phonak technologies that help reduce listening effort and support everyday communication.
The FUEL framework identifies three key components that contribute to effortful listening: capacity, demands, and motivation. This structured approach helps clinicians understand and clearly communicate its complexities in practice.
This article examines Phonak Infinio’s durability through rigorous stress tests, comparing its resilience to moisture, heat, and wear against two other hearing aid brands—highlighting the importance of long-term reliability.
Results of a study conducted in a busy café show real-world benefits of Spheric Speech Clarity, a denoising system in Audéo Sphere™ Infinio. The findings highlight its advantages in improving speech clarity and reducing interference from background noise in real-world environments.