This article reviews survey data from hearing aid wearers representing three different countries. Results of the survey provides evidence of improved wearer outcomes compared to their previous devices. The authors provide commentary on the performance enhancements in real world listening associated with the Signia AX split processing technology.
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Senior Evidence and Research Specialist, Signia Denmark
Niels Søgaard Jensen received his M.Sc. degree in acoustics and psychoacoustics from the Technical University of Denmark. He has a background as research engineer in the hearing aid industry where he has done research on various topics related to hearing loss and hearing aids. In 2016 he joined WS Audiology where he holds a position as Senior Evidence and Research Specialist in Lynge, Denmark.
V.P. of Product Management and Clinical Education
Dr. Powers is the V.P. of Product Management and Clinical Education for WS Audiology USA. In this role, she coordinates the delivery of hearing aid product, technology, and clinical information for all WS Audiology brands to Hearing Care Professionals across the country. Leanne is the liaison to WS Audiology’s global launch planning teams, product management, sales, and marketing. She joined Signia as a Clinical Educational Specialist more than 13 years ago. 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.
Head of Audiology & Training, Signia Germany
Sascha Haag is a hearing care professional and graduate in business administration (MBA) for social and health care, which he studied at Koblenz University of Applied Sciences. Mr. Haag grew up with hearing impaired siblings and is therefore a long-time companion and expert of the industry. He has headed the audiological training department at Signia Germany since 2012. He is the founder of an audiological training and knowledge app and is currently working on new training approaches for the hearing aid industry.
Product Manager, Signia France
Philippe Lantin is a State graduated audio prosthetist since 1983. He first worked as an audio prosthetist in Paris and its close suburbs until 1995, before joining the team of a hearing aid manufacturer for the launch of the first FDRC devices in a digitally programmable range. Since 1999, he is a Product Manager at Signia France, in charge of training, technical presentations and the introduction of new products on the French market.
Lead Audiologist, Signia Denmark
Erik Harry B. Høydal has been with WS Audiology since 2014. Besides his audiological clinical background, Erik has been involved in research on musicians and tinnitus. He did his MSc in Clinical Health Science at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and has also worked as a teacher at the Program for Audiology in Trondheim. Høydal has worked politically with awareness of hearing impairment through his engagement in The Norwegian Association of Audiologists. Having joined WS Audiology in Erlangen 2016 his work includes scientific research and portfolio management.
Financial: Leanne Powers is employed by Signia, a division of WS Audiology. Non-financial: Leanne Powers has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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