At Signia our focus is to maximize speech understanding and minimize listening effort for hearing instrument wearers. We have achieved this very successfully by utilizing bilateral beamforming technology in our Signia primax hearing instruments. During this session we will provide an overview of the directional algorithms available in primax and discuss the benefits of and myths around bilateral beamforming technology. We will present the results of independent studies that have shown over 30% improvement in speech understanding for Signa hearing instrument wearers (utilizing our Narrow Directionality algorithm) compared to subjects with normal hearing. Results of two recent independent studies, that reveal reduced listening effort for subjects wearing Signia primax technology, will also be presented.
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Course created on August 12, 2016
Presented By
Leanne Powers
AuD
Director of Professional Development, Signia USA
Dr. Powers is the Director of Professional Development for field audiology Signia. She leads a top team of audiologists who consistently deliver interactive and effective education through innovative vehicles. In this role, she coordinates the delivery of new launch information and acts as a liaison to product management, sales, and marketing, as well as the global launch planning teams. She joined the Siemens team as a Clinical Educational Specialist more than 9 years ago progressing to the manager for the Midwest Education team at Signia before her appointment as Director. Dr. Powers practiced in a variety of hearing healthcare settings for 16 years prior to her time in manufacturing. She received her undergraduate degree from Northern Illinois University, her graduate degree from RUSH University in Chicago, and her doctorate from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences in Arizona.
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Tish Ramirez
AuD
VP of Clinical Education & Professional Relations
Dr. Tish Ramirez is the Vice President of Clinical Education & Professional Relations for WSAudiology. She is responsible for clinical education programs, audiology research and content development in the U.S. Tish has led teams of experienced audiologists who consistently deliver interactive and effective education, in manufacturing companies since 2001 and has represented Signia (then Siemens Hearing Instruments) since 2011. Prior to this, she dedicated five years to clinical and dispensing practice, where she acquired a deep understanding of patient motivations and hearing aid technology. Tish holds a doctorate degree in Audiology from A.T. Still University, a graduate degree from Arizona State University, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona. Tish has been a featured speaker at several industry events and is the author of articles appearing in numerous audiology publications.
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