Interdisciplinary research initiative
Improving hearing health through digital innovation
An international collaboration between the University of Colorado and University of Pretoria — leveraging the internet, virtual spaces, and digital health to expand access, affordability, and outcomes in hearing care.
University of Colorado School of Medicine
University of Pretoria — WHO Collaborating Centre
Anglia Ruskin University, UK
What we study
Six interconnected research themes
01
How digital health information shapes help-seeking behaviour, rehabilitation uptake, and hearing outcomes.
02
Developing and validating digital tools for hearing and balance screening — from smartphones to remote audiometry.
03
Internet- and mHealth-based interventions for hearing loss, tinnitus, and balance disorders to improve outcomes at scale.
04
Understanding how consumers experience hearing aids to inform better design, uptake, and long-term use.
05
Evaluating accessible, affordable OTC hearing health solutions and evidence-based service delivery models.
06
Digital solutions for community delivery of hearing care, especially in low- and middle-income settings.
Latest research