The University of Queensland

Evidence-based practice and research opportunities

Louise Hickson and Barbra Timmer (2021). Evidence-based practice and research opportunities. Adult Audiologic Rehabilitation. (pp. 573-584) edited by Joseph J. Montano and Jaclyn B. Spitzer. San Diego, CA, United States: Plural Publishing.

Developing a prototype web-based decision aid for adults with hearing loss

Hickson, Louise, Nickbakht, Mansoureh, Timmer, Barbra H. B. and Dawes, Piers (2023). Developing a prototype web-based decision aid for adults with hearing loss. International Journal of Audiology, 1-8. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2023.2279024

Audiological ototoxicity monitoring guidelines: a review of current evidence and appraisal of quality using the AGREE II tool

Lester, Georgia M., Wilson, Wayne J., Timmer, Barbra H. B. and Ladwa, Rahul M. (2023). Audiological ototoxicity monitoring guidelines: a review of current evidence and appraisal of quality using the AGREE II tool. International Journal of Audiology, 1-6. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2023.2278018

Reasons for the non-use of hearing aids: perspectives of non-users, past users, and family members

Franks, Inga and Timmer, Barbra H. B. (2023). Reasons for the non-use of hearing aids: perspectives of non-users, past users, and family members. International Journal of Audiology, 1-8. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2023.2270703

Hearing care services for adults with hearing loss in Malaysia: a scoping review

Romli, Maziah, Timmer, Barbra H. B. and Dawes, Piers (2023). Hearing care services for adults with hearing loss in Malaysia: a scoping review. International Journal of Audiology, 1-8. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2023.2270594

Feasibility of the HEAR-aware app for hearing loss self-management: a nonrandomized intervention study to examine intervention acceptability and the stages-of-change concept

Pronk, Marieke, Feenstra-Kikken, Vanessa, Smits, Cas, Besser, Jana, Lissenberg-Witte, Birgit I., Polleunis, Conny, Timmer, Barbra H. B. and Kramer, Sophia E. (2023). Feasibility of the HEAR-aware app for hearing loss self-management: a nonrandomized intervention study to examine intervention acceptability and the stages-of-change concept. Ear and Hearing, 45 (1), 186-197. doi: 10.1097/aud.0000000000001414

A scoping review exploring how adults self-describe and communicate about the listening difficulties they experience

McNeice, Zoe, Tomlin, Dani, Timmer, Barbra, Short, Camille E, Nixon, Grace and Galvin, Karyn (2023). A scoping review exploring how adults self-describe and communicate about the listening difficulties they experience. International Journal of Audiology, 63 (3), 1-8. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2023.2245136

A scoping review exploring how adults self-describe and communicate about the listening difficulties they experience

Mcneice, Zoe, Tomlin, Dani, Timmer, Barbra, Short, Camille E., Nixon, Grace and Galvin, Karyn (2023). A scoping review exploring how adults self-describe and communicate about the listening difficulties they experience. International Journal of Audiology, 63 (3), 163-170. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2023.2245136

Centering on people: how hearing care professionals can adapt to consumers' need and outcomes

Brice, Sophie, Timmer, Barbra H. B. and Barr, Caitlin (2023). Centering on people: how hearing care professionals can adapt to consumers' need and outcomes. Seminars in Hearing, 44 (03), 274-286. doi: 10.1055/s-0043-1769624

A qualitative study of consumer perspectives for a future mobile app to document real-world listening difficulties (Preprint)

Galvin, Karyn, Tomlin, Dani, Timmer, Barbra HB, McNeice, Zoe, Mount, Nicole, Gray, Kathleen and Short, Camille (2023). A qualitative study of consumer perspectives for a future mobile app to document real-world listening difficulties (Preprint). JMIR Formative Research. doi: 10.2196/47578

Social-emotional well-being and adult hearing loss: clinical recommendations

Timmer, Barbra H. B., Bennett, Rebecca J., Montano, Joseph, Hickson, Louise, Weinstein, Barbara, Wild, Jane, Ferguson, Melanie, Holman, Jack A., LeBeau, Valeri and Dyre, Lisa (2023). Social-emotional well-being and adult hearing loss: clinical recommendations. International Journal of Audiology, 1-12. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2023.2190864

Designing a hearing health care smartphone app with ecological momentary assessment: a qualitative study of audiologists' perspectives

Galvin, Karyn L., Timmer, Barbra H. B., Tomlin, Dani and Cleaver, Zuzana (2022). Designing a hearing health care smartphone app with ecological momentary assessment: a qualitative study of audiologists' perspectives. American Journal of Audiology, 31 (4), 1-1247. doi: 10.1044/2022_aja-22-00054

A qualitative investigation of clients, significant others, and clinicians’ experiences of using wireless microphone systems to manage hearing impairment

Scarinci, Nerina, Nickbakht, Mansoureh, Timmer, Barbra H., Ekberg, Katie, Cheng, Bonnie and Hickson, Louise (2022). A qualitative investigation of clients, significant others, and clinicians’ experiences of using wireless microphone systems to manage hearing impairment. Audiology Research, 12 (6), 596-619. doi: 10.3390/audiolres12060059

COVID-19 and tinnitus: an initiative to improve tinnitus care

Mui, Boaz, Leong, Natalie, Keil, Brenton, Domingo, Deepti, Dafny, Hila A., Manchaiah, Vinaya, Gopinath, Bamini, Muzaffar, Jameel, Chen, Jinsong, Bidargaddi, Niranjan, Timmer, Barbra H. B., Vitkovic, Jessica, Esterman, Adrian and Shekhawat, Giriraj Singh (2022). COVID-19 and tinnitus: an initiative to improve tinnitus care. International Journal of Audiology, 62 (9), 1-9. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2022.2104175

Improving the implementation of family-centred care in adult audiology appointments: a feasibility intervention study

Ekberg, Katie, Timmer, Barbra H., Francis, Anna and Hickson, Louise (2022). Improving the implementation of family-centred care in adult audiology appointments: a feasibility intervention study. International Journal of Audiology, 62 (9), 1-13. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2022.2095536

Concurrent validity of the Garmin Vivofit®4 to accurately record step count in older adults in challenging environments

Foster, Jacinta I., Williams, Katrina L., Timmer, Barbra H.B. and Brauer, Sandra G. (2022). Concurrent validity of the Garmin Vivofit®4 to accurately record step count in older adults in challenging environments. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 30 (5), 1-9. doi: 10.1123/japa.2021-0231

A systematic review of the effect of hearing aids on static and dynamic balance in adults with hearing impairment

Mahafza, Marina Tareq, Wilson, Wayne J., Brauer, Sandra, Timmer, Barbra H. B. and Hickson, Louise (2022). A systematic review of the effect of hearing aids on static and dynamic balance in adults with hearing impairment. Trends in Hearing, 26, 1-15. doi: 10.1177/23312165221121014

The association between hearing impairment and postural stability in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Foster, Jacinta I., Williams, Katrina L., Timmer, Barbra H. B. and Brauer, Sandra G. (2022). The association between hearing impairment and postural stability in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Trends in Hearing, 26, 1-22. doi: 10.1177/23312165221144155

The suitability and readability of cochlear implant information brochures for potential adult recipients

Looi, Valerie, Boulton, Reese, Timmer, Barbra H. B. and Wilson, Wayne J. (2021). The suitability and readability of cochlear implant information brochures for potential adult recipients. International journal of audiology, 61 (4), 1-8. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2021.1930206

Changing the narrative for hearing health in the broader context of healthy living: a call to action

Saunders, Gabrielle H., Vercammen, Charlotte, Timmer, Barbra H. B., Singh, Gurjit, Pelosi, Angela, Meis, Marcus, Launer, Stefan, Kramer, Sophia E., Gagne, Jean-Pierre and Bott, Anthea (2021). Changing the narrative for hearing health in the broader context of healthy living: a call to action. International Journal of Audiology, 60 (sup2), 1-6. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2021.1905892

Audiological approaches to address the psychosocial needs of adults with hearing loss: perceived benefit and likelihood of use

Bennett, Rebecca J., Barr, Caitlin, Cortis, Alex, Eikelboom, Robert H., Ferguson, Melanie, Gerace, Daniel, Heffernan, Eithne, Hickson, Louise, van Leeuwen, Lisette, Montano, Joseph, Preminger, Jill E., Pronk, Marieke, Saunders, Gabrielle H., Singh, Gurjit, Timmer, Barbra H. B., Weinstein, Barbara and Bellekom, Sandra (2020). Audiological approaches to address the psychosocial needs of adults with hearing loss: perceived benefit and likelihood of use. International Journal of Audiology, 60 (sup2), 1-8. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2020.1839680

Use of the behaviour change wheel to design an intervention to improve the implementation of family-centred care in adult audiology services

Ekberg, Katie, Timmer, Barbra, Schuetz, Simone and Hickson, Louise (2020). Use of the behaviour change wheel to design an intervention to improve the implementation of family-centred care in adult audiology services. International Journal of Audiology, 60 (sup2), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2020.1844321

Identifying the approaches used by audiologists to address the psychosocial needs of their adult clients

Bennett, Rebecca J., Barr, Caitlin, Montano, Joseph, Eikelboom, Robert H., Saunders, Gabrielle H., Pronk, Marieke, Preminger, Jill E., Ferguson, Melanie, Weinstein, Barbara, Heffernan, Eithne, van Leeuwen, Lisette, Hickson, Louise, Timmer, Barbra H. B., Singh, Gurjit, Gerace, Daniel, Cortis, Alex and Bellekom, Sandra R. (2020). Identifying the approaches used by audiologists to address the psychosocial needs of their adult clients. International Journal of Audiology, 60 (2), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2020.1817995

Guidelines for best practice in the audiological management of adults with severe and profound hearing loss

Turton, Laura, Souza, Pamela, Thibodeau, Linda, Hickson, Louise, Gifford, René, Bird, Judith, Stropahl, Maren, Gailey, Lorraine, Fulton, Bernadette, Scarinci, Nerina, Ekberg, Katie and Timmer, Barbra (2020). Guidelines for best practice in the audiological management of adults with severe and profound hearing loss. Seminars in Hearing, 41 (03), 141-246. doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1714744

Identifying barriers and facilitators to implementing family-centred care in adult audiology practices: a COM-B interview study exploring staff perspectives

Ekberg, Katie, Schuetz, Simone, Timmer, Barbra and Hickson, Louise (2020). Identifying barriers and facilitators to implementing family-centred care in adult audiology practices: a COM-B interview study exploring staff perspectives. International Journal of Audiology, 59 (6), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2020.1745305

Using smartphone technology to support the adult audiologic rehabilitation journey

Timmer, Barbra H. B., Launer, Stefan and Hickson, Louise (2020). Using smartphone technology to support the adult audiologic rehabilitation journey. International Journal of Audiology, 60 (sup1), 1-7. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2020.1854483

Fear of negative and positive evaluation and reactivity to social-evaluative videos in social anxiety disorder

Reichenberger, Julia, Wiggert, Nicole, Wilhelm, Frank H., Liedlgruber, Michael, Voderholzer, Ulrich, Hillert, Andreas, Timmer, Barbara and Blechert, Jens (2019). Fear of negative and positive evaluation and reactivity to social-evaluative videos in social anxiety disorder. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 116, 140-148. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2019.03.009

Real-world benefits of hearing aids beyond better speech understanding

Timmer, Barbra, Hickson, Louise and Launer, Stefan (2019). Real-world benefits of hearing aids beyond better speech understanding. Hearing Journal, 72 (1), 8-9. doi: 10.1097/01.HJ.0000552748.43994.d3

The use of ecological momentary assessment in hearing research and future clinical applications

Timmer, Barbra H. B., Hickson, Louise and Launer, Stefan (2018). The use of ecological momentary assessment in hearing research and future clinical applications. Hearing Research, 369, 24-28. doi: 10.1016/j.heares.2018.06.012

Do hearing aids address real-world hearing difficulties for adults with mild hearing impairment? Results from a pilot study using ecological momentary assessment

Timmer, Barbra H. B., Hickson, Louise and Launer, Stefan (2018). Do hearing aids address real-world hearing difficulties for adults with mild hearing impairment? Results from a pilot study using ecological momentary assessment. Trends in Hearing, 22, 2331216518783608. doi: 10.1177/2331216518783608

Ecological Momentary Assessment: Feasibility, Construct Validity, and Future Applications

Timmer, Barbra, Hickson, Louise and Launer, Stefan (2017). Ecological Momentary Assessment: Feasibility, Construct Validity, and Future Applications. American Journal of Audiology, 26 (3S), 436-442. doi: 10.1044/2017_AJA-16-0126

Adults with mild hearing impairment: Are we meeting the challenge?

Timmer, Barbra H.B., Hickson, Louise and Launer, Stefan (2015). Adults with mild hearing impairment: Are we meeting the challenge?. International Journal of Audiology, 54 (11), 786-795. doi: 10.3109/14992027.2015.1046504

Co-design of a technology to motivate self-managed post-stroke aphasia treatment

Worthy, P., Isaacs, M., Burton, B., Copland, D., Wiles, J., Angwin, A., Palmer, V., Gullo, M., Hill, A., Timmer, B., Shrubsole, K. and Wallace, S. (2023). Co-design of a technology to motivate self-managed post-stroke aphasia treatment. 15th World Stroke Congress, Toronto, Canada, 10-12 October 2023. London, United Kingdom: SAGE Publications.

Hearing and balance in adults with hearing impairment

Hickson, L., Brauer, S., Timmer, B. H. B. and Wilson, W. J. (2023). Hearing and balance in adults with hearing impairment. AudA 2023 Conference: the 26th National Conference of Audiology Australia, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 7-10 May 2023.

Hearing aids and balance in adults with hearing impairment

Mahafza, Marina Tareq, Wilson, Wayne J., Timmer, Barbra H.B., Brauer, Sandra and Hickson, Louise (2023). Hearing aids and balance in adults with hearing impairment. The 26th National Conference of Audiology Australia, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, 7-10 May 2023.

Addressing hearing loss to promote psychosocial, cognitive and physical wellbeing for older adults: the audiology perspective

Timmer, Barbra H.B. (2023). Addressing hearing loss to promote psychosocial, cognitive and physical wellbeing for older adults: the audiology perspective. Australian and New Zealand Society For Geriatric Medicine Annual Scientific Meeting, Brisbane, QLD Australia, 10-12 May 2023.

Exploring the communication of listening difficulties during audiology appointments

McNeice, Zoe, Galvin, Karyn, Tomlin, Dani, Timmer, Barbra H.B. and Short, Camille E. (2023). Exploring the communication of listening difficulties during audiology appointments. Audiology Australia National Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 7-10 May 2023.

Teleaudiology vs in-clinic hearing aid follow up appointments: is there a difference in outcomes for adult clients?

Timmer, B.H.B., Waite, M. and Hickson, L. (2023). Teleaudiology vs in-clinic hearing aid follow up appointments: is there a difference in outcomes for adult clients?. Audiology Australia National Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 7-10 May 2023.

Understanding the real-world stigma experiences of adults with hearing loss

Timmer, B.H.B., Ekberg, K., Scarinci, N., Waite, M., Meyer, C., Nickbakht, M. and Hickson, L. (2023). Understanding the real-world stigma experiences of adults with hearing loss. Audiology Australia National Conference, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 7-10 May 2023.

Capturing the stigma experiences of adults with hearing impairment, their family members and hearing care professionals

Timmer, B.H.B., Hickson, L., Ekberg, K., Scarinci, N., Meyer, C., Waite, M., Francis, A. and Nickbakht, M. (2022). Capturing the stigma experiences of adults with hearing impairment, their family members and hearing care professionals. ACAud National Conference, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 19-21 May 2022.

To tell or not to tell? The stigma experiences of adults with hearing impairment and their families

Timmer, Barbra H.B., Hickson, Louise, Ekberg, Katie, Scarinci, Nerina, Meyer, Carly, Waite, Monique and Nickbakht, Mansoureh (2022). To tell or not to tell? The stigma experiences of adults with hearing impairment and their families. Hearing Across the Lifespan (HEAL), Cernobbio (Lake Como), Italy, 16-18 June 2022.

Hearing aid use and mild hearing impairment: learnings from big data

Timmer, Barbra H. B., Hickson, Louise and Launer, Stefan (2017). Hearing aid use and mild hearing impairment: learnings from big data. Reston, VA, United States: American Academy of Audiology. doi: 10.3766/jaaa.16104

Adults with mild hearing impairment: Measuring real-world hearing performance

Timmer, Barbra (2017). Adults with mild hearing impairment: Measuring real-world hearing performance. PhD Thesis, School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2017.987