Revisiting expectations for average and soft speech levels
More than 40 years later, is 65 dBA still an accurate estimate for average speech levels? What level is soft speech?
Evidence
The research behind Phonak features and products and other scientific findings in the hearing industry.
Translating clinical research to clinical reality
It takes years for research to evolve to the level of understanding required for clinical application. Dr. Jason Galster, Vice President of Clinical Research Strategy with Sonova, shares insights on the stages of translating research in audiology.
Results of the ENHANCE study after 3 years of hearing aid use
Evaluation of Hearing Aids and Cognitive Effects (ENHANCE) study 3-year outcomes suggest hearing aid use may support longer-term cognitive health.
Tinnitus: Counseling strategies to help your patients
Dr. Dany Pineault, Clinical Audiologist and Academic, discusses the two main components of counseling that can help your patients better cope with this common hearing condition.
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.
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.