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We are the Ear & Hearing research lab at the department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Amsterdam UMC - location VUmc in Amsterdam.
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We are the Ear & Hearing research lab at the department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Amsterdam UMC - location VUmc in Amsterdam. We create impactful and innovative research centered around ear and hearing problems. Hearing loss is one of the most prevalent chronic conditions worldwide. It progresses with age and has a significant impact on functioning and participation in society.
Through cross-disciplinary collaboration, we advance our understanding of the determinants and consequences of ear and hearing problems (epidemiology). Our research places a particular focus on listening effort and its effect on daily life stress. We develop specific speech recognition tests and patient-reported outcome measures that take an individual’s unique cognitive capacities and daily physical and social environmental factors into account (diagnosis). Additionally, we create and evaluate interventions aimed at treating (cure) or optimally supporting (rehabilitation and care) individuals with ear or hearing problems. We strive to develop 21st century solutions to ear and hearing problems by exploring innovative techniques such as Artificial Intelligence and e-health applications used to provide digital care. Our research activities are embedded within the Amsterdam Public Health (APH) research institute.
