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!
Evidence
The research behind Phonak features and products and other scientific findings in the hearing industry.
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?
Extending hearing aid testing beyond the walls of the sound booth
Real-world testing has helped us understand the true-to-life aspects of hearing aid performance. Our next venture will allow for extremely specific and accurate assessment of the hearing aids in the most relevant environments.
How important is the role of stigma in hearing rehabilitation?
Research suggests that stigma does play a role in hearing aid adoption but it’s not so clear cut exactly how it does and there are still many unanswered questions. Here’s a sneak peek at what new research discoveries are soon to be released.
“Perceptions matter”
Hearing aids do more than amplify sounds. It is time to start talking about what hearing rehabilitation can truly mean for an individual.
Phonak Marvel: Easy to pair, easy to hear, Music to your (and your client’s) ears!
A recent field-trial showed that Marvel is easy (and super quick!) to pair with smartphones, offers true hands-free phone calls and was rated as having high sound quality.
The future of Audiology – eSolutions is an essential piece of a holistic offering
Research tells us that giving patients more control over their own devices has numerous perceived benefits and could positively impact overall well-being.
When we change the conversation, we change perceptions
In the last decade, a considerable amount of research has significantly extended our understanding of the impact of hearing loss on quality of life. We must use this knowledge and change the way we talk about it.
Do remote microphones support language learning in children?
Children with hearing loss have reduced access to speech, even when they use hearing aids. Remote microphone systems can improve auditory access. Can they also improve language outcomes for children?
Autism and its auditory challenges
Phonak experts are collaborating with research teams globally to develop a clinical model for the assessment and management of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and in parallel are continuing research in this important space.
When listening takes too much effort
In a study conducted at Hörzentrum Oldenburg, StereoZoom has been shown to significantly reduce listening effort in comparison to a spatial noise reduction approach in a competitor device.