PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3d agoHearing-aid outcomes in adults with subjective listening difficulties in noise despite normal audiogramsEvidence for fitting hearing aids in adults with normal audiograms but subjective listening difficulty in noise is still emerging; audiologists should monitor this research before routinely changing fitting criteria, but the findings may support selective trial fittings for this...
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6d agoComparison of auditory perception between behavioural and objective MAPs in cochlear implant users: a systematic reviewAudiologists who fit cochlear implants should review this systematic review's findings; if it confirms comparable or superior outcomes with objective MAPs, it may support wider use of objective fitting in patients unable to complete behavioural testing (e.g., young children,...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·7d agoLow-gain hearing aids for individuals with normal hearing thresholds: a scoping review of listening-related outcomesEvidence on low-gain hearing aids for people with normal audiograms but listening difficulties is still emerging; no practice change is warranted yet, but audiologists should watch this literature as it directly concerns an underserved population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·9d agoEffect of selected components of aural rehabilitation delivered in-person versus guided internet-based modalities on quality of life in adults with hearing loss: a systematic review and meta-analysesClinicians can consider offering guided internet-based aural rehabilitation as a quality-of-life intervention for adults with hearing loss; the systematic review provides moderate-to-strong evidence that digital delivery is a viable alternative to in-person care, though effect...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoMeasuring empowerment with the EmpAQ-15 and EmpAQ-5: test-retest reliability and responsiveness in a clinical populationBoth EmpAQ-15 and EmpAQ-5 show acceptable test-retest reliability and responsiveness; clinicians can consider adopting either version to routinely track patient empowerment as an outcome measure in audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoDegree-based and functional descriptions of paediatric hearing loss: a retrospective chart reviewAudiologists writing paediatric assessment reports should consider supplementing degree-based classifications with functional descriptions, as the study highlights inconsistent reporting practices that may hinder multidisciplinary communication and family understanding.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoA new approach to hearing aid gain prescription for listening in noise: the NAL-NL3 Comfort in Noise ModuleThe NAL-NL3 Comfort in Noise Module represents a potentially meaningful update to prescriptive gain targets for noisy environments; audiologists should monitor peer validation studies before adopting it clinically, but it warrants close attention as an evidence-based...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoFive years of psychosocial research in audiology: trends, impact, and guidanceAudiologists interested in patient-centered care should note evolving psychosocial research trends, but no single finding from this commentary requires an immediate change in clinical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3w agoParent and audiologist perspectives on personalised hearing loss simulations: implications for counselling and children's hearing aid usePersonalised hearing loss simulations show promise as a counselling tool to improve paediatric hearing aid uptake, but audiologists should await larger controlled studies before routinely adopting this approach.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoPerspectives of audiologists on the management of vestibular balance problems in adultsAudiologists expanding into vestibular services should note that role clarity, training, and referral pathways are key barriers identified by peers — a prompt to audit scope-of-practice readiness within their own clinic.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5w agoUsing the "Hearing Stages" tool to optimise hearing management optionsConsider integrating the 'Hearing Stages' decision-support tool into patient counselling workflows to improve awareness and uptake of appropriate hearing management options; however, await peer review and replication before wide adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·5w agoFrom policy debate to empirical evidence: a proof-of-concept bibliometric and LLM-assisted abstract-level content analysis of OTC hearing aid research before and after FDA regulationThis is a methods paper demonstrating a bibliometric + AI approach to track OTC hearing-aid research trends; no clinical practice change is indicated, but the mapped evidence gaps may help audiologists anticipate where OTC research is heading.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·5w agoNavigating natural hazards with hearing devices: lived experience challenges, insights and opportunitiesAudiologists should proactively counsel hearing device users on emergency preparedness strategies (e.g., device protection, backup batteries, communication plans), as this population faces documented but underaddressed safety risks during natural hazards.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoLost in translation: understanding of jargon used in clinic-patient correspondenceAudiologists should review and simplify the language used in patient correspondence letters, replacing technical jargon with plain-language alternatives to improve patient understanding.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoMultiple ipsilateral recurrences of vestibular neuritis: longitudinal vestibular findingsNo immediate practice change; findings are preliminary and descriptive given the rarity of multiple ipsilateral recurrences, but clinicians should document serial vestibular function tests in recurrent cases to build longitudinal profiles.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoOcular vestibular evoked myogenic potentials: a comparison of 500 Hz toneburst and narrowband CE-Chirp stimuli in older childrenClinicians using oVEMP testing in older children should note that stimulus type (500 Hz CE-Chirp vs. toneburst) may affect response parameters; verify local normative data before adopting the CE-Chirp in paediatric protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·6w agoAssessing noise perceptions in Italian adolescents: validation of the Italian youth attitude to noise scale (YANS-it)A validated Italian YANS instrument enables cross-cultural research on adolescent noise exposure attitudes and strengthens hearing conservation programme evaluation in Italy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoStapedius reflex measurements in open sound-field in children using MED-EL cochlear implant systemsIf open sound-field stapedius reflex measurements show strong agreement with direct electrical stimulation thresholds, clinicians may have a less invasive option for objective implant fitting in pediatric MED-EL users — but independent replication in larger samples is needed...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·8w agoGoal-setting in audiology: where practice aligns with, or falls short of, best practiceAudiologists should audit their own goal-setting conversations: if goals are not routinely co-created with patients using structured, person-centred approaches, there is a clear gap between current practice and evidence-informed guidelines that warrants a direct change.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoNetwork analysis of the tinnitus functional index (TFI)Network analysis findings may inform refinement of TFI subscale interpretation, but clinicians should continue using the validated full TFI without modification until revised scoring guidelines are published.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·8w agoTowards a standardized assessment of manual dexterity in hearing aid users using the ABILHAND questionnaireIf validated further, the ABILHAND questionnaire could offer audiologists a quick, standardized way to flag patients who may struggle with hearing aid handling, enabling earlier dexterity-targeted counseling or device selection.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoExploring caregiver burdens and resources among parents and communication partners of people with hearing lossAudiologists should consider screening family members and communication partners for caregiver burden and proactively signpost available support resources, as this qualitative evidence highlights a largely unaddressed gap in hearing healthcare.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoBehavioural determinants of engagement with vestibular care pathways in adults: a COM-B scoping reviewAudiologists and vestibular clinicians should consider assessing patients' knowledge gaps, motivation, and access barriers when designing vestibular rehabilitation pathways, as these behavioural factors demonstrably influence engagement.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoVoice quality influences acceptable noise levels in adults with normal hearing and hearing loss: introducing the signal degradation degreeVoice quality significantly influences ANL scores; audiologists using ANL testing should be aware that speaker voice quality is a variable that can affect results, and the proposed SDD metric may eventually help standardize within-listener variability measurement — but further...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoIntegrative modelling of interindividual cognitive variances related to successful cochlear implantation: a cohort studyPre-implantation cognitive assessment may help predict cochlear implant outcomes in post-lingually deafened adults, but the model needs external validation before it changes routine candidate selection practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoHearing-aid-connected mobile apps for caregiver hearing aid management: provider practices and perspectivesFindings are likely to highlight gaps or variation in how clinicians guide caregivers to use hearing-aid apps; await full results to determine whether practice changes (e.g., standardised caregiver app training protocols) are warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoA shared endeavour to expand the global reach of audiology researchIf audiology research remains concentrated in high-income countries, clinical guidelines and hearing-care technologies risk being poorly suited to the majority of the world's population with hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3mo agoGlobal disparities in hearing care services and infrastructure: findings from a 47-country international provider surveyQuantifying service gaps across income levels provides the evidence base needed for global health organisations and policymakers to prioritise hearing care investment in underserved regions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoAudiometric detection thresholds for older adults with normal and impaired hearing predict recognition of spectrally and temporally degraded speech in speech-modulated noiseAudiometric pure-tone detection thresholds carry meaningful predictive value for speech recognition in degraded, noisy conditions in older adults, reinforcing their continued clinical utility beyond simple hearing-loss classification.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3mo agoPersonal listening device usage, leisure noise exposure, hearing protection usage and hearing at standard frequencies: a longitudinal study from child/adolescence to young adulthoodAudiologists working with adolescents and young adults should monitor noise exposure habits longitudinally; if this study confirms hearing threshold shifts tied to device use, it strengthens counselling on safe listening — but clinical guidance changes should await full results...＋Save
