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/