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Research QuickTakes Volume 5: OTC Hearing Aids—Pros, Cons, and Implementation Strategies
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September 5, 2023
In the past year, the long-awaited OTC hearing aid category has arrived. In this article, we review the background of the regulation, some issue to consider regarding fitting optimization, and practic... Read More
Assistive Devices Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing and Hearing Loss
Research QuickTakes Volume 4: Potential Hearing Aid Fitting Misconceptions
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August 25, 2023
In the everyday practice of hearing aid fitting, audiologists sometimes develop misconceptions about how hearing aids work, or different fitting practices. We reviewed a few of them in this article an... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing and Hearing Loss
Research QuickTakes Volume 3: Optimizing the Hearing Aid Fitting Process
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August 23, 2023
This course reviews several issues related to following best practice when fitting hearing aids. Topics discussed include patient-centered care, speech in noise testing, loudness measures, output veri... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing and Hearing Loss
Research QuickTakes Volume 2: Identification and Management of Post-Fitting Hearing Aid Issues
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August 21, 2023
This course reviews several issues related to patient satisfaction following the hearing aid fitting, and how the HCP can work through these problems. Discussion includes reliance on patient judgments... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing and Hearing Loss
Research QuickTakes Volume 1: Understanding and Treating the Background Noise Problem for Hearing Aid Users
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August 14, 2023
This course reviews the issues surrounding the understanding of speech in background noise and how hearing instruments and fitting procedures can be used to help solve this problem. New and innovative... Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing and Hearing Loss
20Q: Update on Cochlear Implants: Hearing Preservation, Single-Sided Deafness, and Personalized Fitting
August 14, 2023
The course reviews new candidacy criteria for cochlear implantation, including when to consider referring for a cochlear implantation evaluation, considerations specific to new patient populations, an... Read More
20Q with Gus Mueller Cochlear Implants Hearing and Hearing Loss Hearing Evaluation - Adults Hearing Evaluation - Children Pediatrics
Selecting and Fitting Devices for Tinnitus Management
August 7, 2023
This course provides an overview of the use of devices in the management of tinnitus and sound intolerance. Emphasis is on selection and programming of devices for the unique and specific needs of pat... Read More
Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
How AI-Driven Hearing Aid Features and Fresh Approaches to Counseling Can Promote Better Outcomes: Part 1, The Catch-22 of Follow-up Care
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August 1, 2023
The current state of follow-up care and its vital role in outcomes for adult hearing aid wearers is examined in this article. Ideas for making it more efficient are discussed. Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing and Hearing Loss
20Q: Auditory Biotechnologies - Finding Their Way to the Clinic
July 10, 2023
This article details the latest developments in the field of auditory biotechnologies that aim to medically treat hearing loss using a series of different approaches. The biotechnologies described in... Read More
20Q with Gus Mueller Cochlear Implants Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing and Hearing Loss Medical and Surgical
Textbook CE Course: Relationship-Centered Consultation Skills for Audiologists
July 7, 2023
As hearing aid technology becomes more automated and easier to use for persons with hearing loss, the need for humanistic interactions with a professional is more important than ever. A how-to guide f... Read More
Aural Rehabilitation and Counseling - Adults Telehealth
Negotiate Early, Negotiate Often: Lifting the Salary for the Profession
June 20, 2023
Your first salary is the most impactful one to negotiate for a variety of reasons. This course will review the principles of negotiation, reasons to negotiate, and strategies to create the most succes... Read More
Practice Management and Professional Issues
20Q: Occupational Audiometry
June 12, 2023
Audiologists perform and review audiograms for many types of employers. This requires a fundamental understanding of the differences between regulatory agencies and best practices in the context of he... Read More
20Q with Gus Mueller Hearing and Hearing Loss Hearing Evaluation - Adults
20Q: Audiology Economics
May 8, 2023
In this course, the reader is presented with a macro-economic viewpoint of the profession of audiology for both the demand- and supply-sides. The viewpoint is supported by evidence-based research and... Read More
20Q with Gus Mueller Practice Management and Professional Issues
20Q: Tinnitus — Options for Clinical Evaluation and Treatment
April 10, 2023
An article reviewing what an audiologist should know to provide effective tinnitus clinical services. The course is not comprehensive, but rather covers essential concepts and reviews methods of tinni... Read More
20Q with Gus Mueller Hearing Evaluation - Adults Tinnitus and Hyperacusis
AI-Based Fine-tuning: How Signia Assistant Improves Wearer Acceptance Rates
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April 3, 2023
Despite major advances in all steps of the hearing aid fitting process, fine-tuning to arrive at the correct settings is still, and likely will remain, a key part of the wearer’s initial experience.... Read More
Hearing Evaluation - Adults
20Q: Hearing Aid Adoption — What MarkeTrak Surveys are Telling Us
March 13, 2023
This 20Q article provides a discussion of data collected in the MarkeTrak surveys and how this impacts our patients adopting hearing aids. Read More
20Q with Gus Mueller Hearing Aids - Adults Hearing and Hearing Loss
20Q: Hearing Aid Levels of Technology—Supporting Research Evidence?
February 1, 2023
This course addresses hearing aid technology levels. Specifically, the course explains what hearing aid technology levels are, summarizes current research regarding the evaluation of hearing aid techn... Read More
20Q with Gus Mueller Hearing Aids - Adults
20Q: Audiology - There’s an Art to this Science
January 9, 2023
The importance of having a balance of knowledge and information in clinical practice. A review of anosognosia and how to counsel patients with this symptom is also discussed. Read More
20Q with Gus Mueller Hearing and Hearing Loss Practice Management and Professional Issues
Universal Design Makes “Custom by ReSound” a Pleasure to Fit, Charge and Wear
January 3, 2023
The article discusses the importance of testing with users with different abilities. Further coverage of formative testing and universal design will be discussed. Read More
Hearing Aids - Adults
20Q: Newborn Hearing Screening Brochures - Changes are Needed
December 12, 2022
Newborn hearing screening brochures are provided to families around the time of the hearing screening and contain information about the screening, the results, and potential next steps. This article d... Read More
20Q with Gus Mueller Hearing and Hearing Loss Hearing Evaluation - Children Pediatrics
