University of Colorado · University of Pretoria
Improving hearing health through digital innovation
An international collaboration leveraging the internet, virtual spaces, and digital health to expand access, affordability, and outcomes in hearing care worldwide.
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.
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