What to consider when faced with new scientific evidence
Scientific research comes in many different forms. Audiological Researcher, Kevin Seitz-Paquette, Au.D., makes it easier for us to understand how strong or weak that evidence might be.
Evidence
The research behind Phonak features and products and other scientific findings in the hearing industry.
3 ways Phonak is advancing hearing healthcare to promote healthy aging
Hearing health is tied to healthy aging. Learn how Phonak is contributing to groundbreaking studies on cognition and delivering guidance and tools to help you address well-being in audiological care.
Does audibility impact an older child’s performance on complex listening tasks?
A recent study looked at whether hearing aid programming can be changed for older children without significantly impacting their ability to complete complex auditory tasks. Researcher, Dr. Elizabeth Stewart provides a summary of the findings.
Hearing health and brain health, what is the link?
Now is the time to raise awareness, change perceptions and increase public knowledge around Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.
Tired and sluggish at the end of the day? Hearing aids might be the answer.
A recent study by Phonak examined the relationship between listening effort and listening-related fatigue. Study findings suggest that wearing hearing aids throughout the day can reduce fatigue levels and increase reaction times.
New guideline supports virtual hearing aid care
This evidence-based publication is filled with recommendations to guide you in integrating virtual hearing aid care into clinical practice for your pediatric and adult clients.
How to address stigma in patient counseling
Hearing care professionals are no stranger to stigma in their daily clinical practice. Researcher Dr. Kevin Seitz-Paquette shares results of a recent literature review highlighting what needs to change during conversations with patients.
New publication unravels the link between hearing health and physical well-being
International experts provide evidence-based guidance on a holistic, person-centered approach that promotes physical wellness for healthy aging.
How 6 hearing aid brands compare when it comes to evidence
A recent independent analysis looked at the number of freely accessible evidence available from six major hearing aid brands. The findings shed light on Phonak’s commitment to research.
Hearing loss and boredom: What is the relationship?
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.
Diabetes and hearing loss: 3 things clinicians should know
Did you know that hearing loss is nearly twice as prevalent in patients with type 2 diabetes? Researchers, Drs. Emily Urry and Elizabeth Stewart, share research findings looking at the relationship between diabetes and hearing loss.
Overcoming language and cultural barriers in your practice
Research Audiologist, Dr. Elizabeth Stewart, summarizes findings from a recent study looking at some of the challenges clinicians face when providing hearing healthcare to culturally and linguistically diverse families and a few ways these challenges can be overcome.