Phonak Audiology Blog – Phonak Pro – life is on https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/ The Phonak Audiology Blog presents audiological topics, research and hearing technology updates from experts at Phonak and across the hearing industry. Wed, 27 May 2026 19:20:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/cropped-cropped-favicon-1-100x100.png Phonak Audiology Blog – Phonak Pro – life is on https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/ 32 32 Patient-centered technology selection in ACHIEVE: What improved our outcomes? https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/patient-centered-technology-selection-in-achieve-what-improved-our-outcomes/ Wed, 27 May 2026 11:13:18 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=837837 A secondary analysis of ACHIEVE reinforces the importance of matching hearing technology and support to each patient’s real-world listening goals and communication needs.

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]]> Better pediatric hearing care starts with shared knowledge https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/pediatric-audiology-in-focus-at-the-8th-european-pediatric-conference/ Tue, 19 May 2026 07:37:00 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=837817 Phonak brought global experts together to share current evidence and practical guidance with pediatric clinicians supporting children with hearing loss. Recordings are available on demand until the end of July.

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]]> Strengthening hearing care where access is limited https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/strengthening-hearing-care-where-access-is-limited-a-partnership-with-wizear-zimbabwe/ Tue, 12 May 2026 10:54:53 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=837790 How locally led hearing care in Zimbabwe, in partnership with Hear the World Foundation, is enabling earlier identification and more consistent access to sustainable care.

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]]> Mental health in adolescents with hearing loss https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/mental-health-in-adolescents-with-hearing-loss/ Thu, 07 May 2026 11:09:20 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=837769 Communication skills and social support, not audiometric characteristics, are the primary drivers of emotional well-being for teenagers with hearing loss.

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]]> Inside the Phonak Audiology Research Center, Shanghai https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/inside-the-phonak-audiology-research-center-shanghai/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:49:51 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=837745 A PARC series highlighting Phonak research centers worldwide, where clinical questions become clinical evidence.

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]]> Inside the Phonak Audiology Research Center, Canada https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/inside-the-phonak-audiology-research-center-canada/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:54:34 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=837587 A PARC series highlighting Phonak research centers worldwide, where clinical questions become clinical evidence.

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]]> What recent research shows about supporting identity and confidence in hearing care https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/what-recent-research-shows-about-supporting-identity-and-confidence-in-hearing-care/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:21:48 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=837645 Key takeaways from the IJA special issue on stigma and hearing loss can help clinicians support identity, confidence, and everyday participation in hearing care conversations.

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]]> Infinio Ultra: Innovation through collaboration and data science https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/infinio-ultra-innovation-through-collaboration-and-data-science/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:15:51 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=836897 Daniel Probst, Senior Director and Principal Expert in Usage Performance, shares how Infinio Ultra came together through teamwork, advanced data science, and a shared commitment to real-world benefit.

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]]> Measuring real-world listening in children https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/measuring-real-world-listening-in-children/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:59:48 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=837570 A new listening comprehension test has the potential to provide valuable insight into how young children listen in quiet and noisy environments, helping to reveal functional listening challenges that may not be captured by traditional assessments.

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]]> Inside the Phonak Audiology Research Center, USA https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/inside-the-phonak-audiology-research-center-parc-usa/ https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/inside-the-phonak-audiology-research-center-parc-usa/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:01:24 +0000 https://audiologyblog.phonakpro.com/?p=837497 A PARC series highlighting Phonak research centers worldwide, where clinical questions become clinical evidence.

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