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.
Evidence
The research behind Phonak features and products and other scientific findings in the hearing industry.
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.
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.
Can Spheric Speech Clarity support how we think in noise?
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.
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.
Cognitive benefits of the AI-powered noise reduction feature in Infinio
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.
Learning from LOCHI: Practical strategies to improve outcomes for children with hearing loss
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.
Optimizing hearing aid fittings for older adults: Addressing both auditory and cognitive changes
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.
Enhancing patient care: A framework for understanding effortful listening
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.
How Phonak Infinio stands up to rigorous durability testing
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.
Spheric Speech Clarity: Findings from PARC field trial
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.
TargetTrack: Understanding pediatric fitting and hearing aid usage
Learn how Phonak is leveraging TargetTrack data to uncover insights into pediatric hearing aid fitting practices, device preferences, and usage patterns—driving evidence-based advancements in hearing care for children.