Speech intelligibility in noise is continually an issue for people those with hearing loss. Advanced directional designs in hearing aids can improve listening performance in noise, even with challenging multi-talker situations.
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss the impact of noise on speech intelligibility for those with hearing loss.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss the limitations of single microphone hearing aids for directionality.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss the benefits of one-mic directionality for improved speech intelligibility in noise.
Agenda
| 0-10 Minutes | SNR and Hearing Loss |
| 10-15 Minutes | Traditional Directionality |
| 15-25 Minutes | OneMic Directionality Design and Research |
| 25-30 Minutes | Summary |
Presented By
Eric Branda
AuD, PhD
Director of Hearing Technology and Research for WS Audiology
Eric Branda is the Director of Hearing Technology and Research for WS Audiology in the USA. For over 25 years, Eric has been involved in audiological, technical and research initiatives around the globe. He specializes in investigations on new product innovations, as well as with research partners, helping WSA fulfill its goal of creating advanced hearing solutions for all types and degrees of hearing loss. Dr. Branda received his PhD from Salus University, his AuD from the Arizona School of Health Sciences and his Master’s degree in Audiology from the University of Akron.
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Financial: Eric Branda is an employee of WS Audiology. Non-financial: Eric Branda has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by Signia in partnership with AudiologyOnline.
Content Disclosure: This learning event focuses on Signia products and services and will not include info on other products or services.
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