A day in the life of a hearing aid research participant
Most of the studies done at Phonak Audiology Research Center (PARC) involve adult human research participants. Research Audiologist, Megan Adler shares what their experience looks like.
Evidence
The research behind Phonak features and products and other scientific findings in the hearing industry.
Industry research – an inside look
Ever wondered what goes into industry research? Research Audiologist, Ashley Wright, shares 5 things you might not know about research at Phonak Audiology Research Center.
Navigating your way through a successful Remote Support visit
Researchers at Phonak Audiology Research Center share how well AudiogramDirect conducted via a Remote Support session compares to a conventional audiogram, as well as tips for a successful assessment.
Can hearing technology slow down cognitive decline?
This follow-up article to Dr. Julia Sarant’s recent interview takes a closer look at the key takeaways of a study in Melbourne, Australia, that looked at whether hearing technology can slow down cognitive decline.
Experts agree: Well-hearing is linked to well-being
Highlights from the first-ever international conference focusing on the scientific connection between hearing well and being well.
Hearing loss and cognition: hearing well is thinking well
Hearing loss is linked with a faster rate of cognitive decline in older adults. Whether this is a causal relationship is still under debate, as is whether the use of hearing instruments can delay decline. In this interview, Professor Julia Sarant shares her latest research in this area and how it could impact your clinical practice.
Hearing is Believing – The scientific and artistic approach
Hearing is Believing is a streamlined way to experience different hearing technology, but what all goes into creating an HIB? What will the future bring?
Increasing a child’s exposure to quality language
Remote microphone systems facilitate access to language in the homes of children with hearing loss
Healthy hearing and healthy aging
Research suggests hearing loss may be associated with cognitive decline. As HCPs, what do we need to know about this risk and what part are we able to play in the awareness of this?
Improving a child’s potential with responsive relationships
Educating parents on the benefits of responsive relationships (and what they can do to foster them) can make a difference!
Video analysis: A new method is born – Part 1
Measuring hearing aid performance used to come with compromise – either precise results that cannot be applied to everyday life, or vice versa. Until now…
Sharing is important, not easy…
Complex listening situations have been described as switching between focusing on one talker and sharing attention within a group. How does Phonak perform against its competitors in this situation?