Swanepoel Wins Award for Improving Access to Hearing Care
Audiologist De Wet Swanepoel received the award for his research on mobile hearing care, which aims to expand access to underserved communities worldwide.
Audiologist De Wet Swanepoel received the award for his research on mobile hearing care, which aims to expand access to underserved communities worldwide.
The Phonak Blended Real-time Interactions and Digital-Guided Experiences (BRIDGE) model provides a flexible method for delivering critical components in hearing healthcare via eAudiology. While the BRIDGE is exceptionally useful for traversing the pandemic, its true value lies in future patient care models.
Each year, up to $10,000 in funding is awarded by the Ida Institute to three projects that develop evidence related to Ida Institute methods and tools and aim to demonstrate the effectiveness of person-centered care in hearing rehabilitation.