For children with hearing loss, the right hearing aid opens a world of sound, connection, and development. Many pediatric audiologists are constantly seeking new ways to support these children and their families. On this episode of The Audiologist, we explore how Phonak is using big data to revolutionize pediatric hearing care.  

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Phonak Target Track: Using large-scale data analytics to understand the prescription and use of pediatric hearing aids. 

Using Large-Scale Data Analytics to Understand Pediatric Hearing Aid Prescription and Use 

Are you ready to expand your role to better address the social and emotional needs of your clients? The AIMER program offers the resources and training necessary to make this meaningful shift. By taking this step, you can foster greater engagement in rehabilitation efforts and help achieve improved hearing health outcomes. 

Dr Bec Bennett’s work on developing AIMER was supported by Ear Science Institute Australia and Raine Medical Research Foundation for supporting this work. Doug's story shared with permission. 

Listen and learn more about this valuable program. 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Enhancing audiological care: Addressing social and emotional well-being with the AIMER program | Audiology Blog 

Aimer resources OSF | AIMER (Ask, Inform, Manage, Encourage and Refer): targeting mental wellbeing support within audiological care 

It’s clear from our research that family members play an important role as they provide the support that an adult with hearing loss needs to be successful with hearing rehabilitation. The team at The University of Queensland has conducted years of research into the role that family members play in improving hearing care outcomes. Study co-author Dr. Barbra Timmer shares new, exciting insights in this podcast episode.

Resources

Franks, I. & Timmer, B. (2023) Reasons for the non-use of hearing aids: perspectives of non-users, past users, and family members. -International Journal of Audiology. https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2023.2270703 

Family-Centered Care resources on phonak.com https://www.phonak.com/en-us/professionals/audiology-hub/family-centered-care 

More podcast episodes with Dr. Barbra Timmer: 

How to improve your client’s social-emotional well-being 

https://the-audiologist.podbean.com/e/how-to-improve-your-clients-social-emotional-well-being/ 

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When it comes to managing severe to profound hearing loss, it is helpful to "Start with the end in mind," as recommended by Dr. Diane Novak. We interviewed her and Prof. Pamela Souza from Northwestern University's School of Communication in this episode of "The Audiologist." Gain exclusive insights and tips for daily practice to maximize audibility for your clients with severe to profound hearing loss.

Resources mentioned in this episode

Podcast episodes with Prof. Pamela Souza (Severe to profound hearing loss guidelines series):

There are so many tools in our toolkit” when fitting hearing aids

It becomes important to know exactly what the patient is receiving...

The Phonak quick guide to the management of severe to profound hearing loss in adults

In this episode, we delve into the exciting world of pediatric audiology with Pediatric Advisory Board member and special guest Kevin Munro, National Programme Director NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, UK. We explore the latest research and look back at the important turning points.  

Online resources mentioned in this episode: 

Bambino project / University of Manchester: https://sites.manchester.ac.uk/bambino/ 

CHerUB project / University of Manchester: https://www.cherubproject.co.uk/ 

International Pediatric Conference 2024: https://www.phonak.com/en-us/professionals/training-events/9-international-pediatric-audiology-conference 

Pediatric Advisory Board: https://www.phonak.com/en-int/professionals/audiology-hub/pediatric-tools/pediatric-advisory-board  

What do you know about Single Sided Deafness (SSD)? We bring you up to speed on the latest research and best practice guidance with Dr. Hillary Snapp, Chief of Audiology and Associate Professor, University of Miami Ear Institute, USA.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Snapp H.A., Ausili S.A. Hearing with One Ear: Consequences and Treatments for Profound Unilateral Hearing Loss. J Clin Med. 2020 Apr 3;9(4):1010. PMID: 32260087; PMCID: PMC7230949. LINK: JCM | Free Full-Text | Hearing with One Ear: Consequences and Treatments for Profound Unilateral Hearing Loss (mdpi.com)

CROS L Verification guide LINK: https://www.phonak.com/content/dam/phonak/en/evidence-library/white-paper/technical-paper/ph-verification-guide-cros-real-ear-measurement-en-027-0643-02-l.pdf