OUR RESEARCH
Artwork by Hearing House client Bev Hickson-Snook
The use of cochlear implants, hearing aids and other hearing assistive devices can have life altering positive effects on people with hearing loss and their families. Research helps us understand the impact of hearing loss and how to best use technologies and practices to overcome its consequences.
As part of the growth and expanding services of The Hearing House, research has been given a greater priority in our day to day work. Research may sometimes be perceived as being time consuming and invasive. Indeed, it can require extra time and effort but it also offers everyone an opportunity to contribute to the expanding pool of knowledge. Participation is voluntary and “giving back” is always appreciated.
We have gained status as a Centre of Excellence for hearing services in Aotearoa New Zealand due to continued advances in research and training. Our partnership with the Masters in Audiology at the University of Auckland provides students with real-world learning opportunities which in turn brings the benefits of world-class research outcomes to those who are hard of hearing, both here and overseas.
RESEARCH PRIORITIES
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Benefit the people of Aotearoa New Zealand, specifically including Māori and Pasifika and populations facing deprivation
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Inform patient outcomes, including various ways to measure
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Reduce outcome equalities
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Enable more patients to receive cochlear implants with sustained support
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Enable recipients to obtain the best technologies in the fastest time
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Justify the value of existing services
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Address quality of life issues
