The Ear Foundation

Research at the Ear Foundation

Small Talk - photo of mother with baby. As part of its work in supporting deaf adults, children and their families and in working with professionals, The Ear Foundation has, for many years, had a lively and topical research programme. Research carried out by the Ear Foundation

  • arises from issues and concerns expressed by users of hearing technologies such as cochlear implants and bone anchored hearing aid systems, their families and the professionals who work with them
  • aims to facilitate the effective use of cochlear implants and other new technologies in daily life - at home, school, work and leisure
  • is practically relevant
  • is disseminated as widely as possible


Please click here to see The Ear Foundation's Research Strategy


In this section of the website, you can find:

  • Information about our Ear Foundation research forum
  • Summaries and conclusions of all research carried out at The Ear Foundation
  • Information about our current projects
  • Information on research publications categorized by topic with links to their abstracts and how to obtain the full paper.

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