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.
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The real impact of exceptional speech understanding on client care
Phonak was recently rated as the top brand for delivering exceptional speech understanding in an independent benchmarking study. Here’s what that means for clinical care and everyday client outcomes.
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.
Improving how sound is described
Why intuitive sound descriptions often fall short, and how a new research-based questionnaire aims to bridge the gap between listeners and developers.
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.
Exploring AI chatbots in audiology: What do users really think?
Can artificial intelligence offer real-time support between audiology appointments? In a recent exploratory study, we tested a prototype chatbot designed to do just that.
Personalizing sound therapy with Tinnitus Balance
How Phonak Target and myPhonak can help you tailor treatment to reduce the impact of tinnitus symptoms.
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.
Verification of advanced HI features to support everyday communication: Do’s and Don’ts
Learn which advanced hearing instrument features can (and cannot) be verified in a typical clinical setting, and how to verify them accurately.
VCLASS: Evaluating and monitoring listening difficulties in classrooms
The Vanderbilt Classroom Listening Assessment Short Survey is a picture-based questionnaire that specifically targets perceived listening abilities in school-based situations to help clinicians understand and support listening challenges in noisy school environments.
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.
Addressing auditory and cognitive changes in older adults
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.