Barbra HB Timmer

Senior Lecturer in Audiology

PhD, MBA, MAudA AA, FHEA, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia; Senior Scientist, Sonova AG, Staefa, Switzerland.

Latest Contribution

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Addressing the non-use of hearing aids

4 July 2024 | | ENTA-Audiology - Adult

We all know non-use of hearing aids occurs, but why, and what can we do about it? Numerous studies have investigated the challenges surrounding the underutilisation of hearing aids, examining factors such as reluctance to seek assistance, the impact of...

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The future of audiology rehabilitation? Smartphone apps to collect real-world experiences and support clinical decision-making

1 November 2019 | | ENTA-Audiology - Adult

Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) is gaining momentum in the world of connected hearing healthcare and real-world assessment. Barbra Timmer explains how EMA will play a key role in transforming the information that clinicians use in decision-making and measuring outcomes. Did...