Audiology

Contacts

Erin Maywood | Head of Department of Audiology 
Erin.Maywood@health.wa.gov.au

Dr Chris Brennan-Jones | Senior Audiologist and NHMRC Research Fellow 
Christopher.Brennan-Jones@health.wa.gov.au 

The Department of Audiology, in collaboration with the University of Western Australia and the Ear Health team at The Kids Research Institute Australia has an active program of competitively funded clinical research. We can offer a wide range of opportunities for allied health, nursing and medical staff to become involved in these activities (including opportunity to pursue PhD studies).

Together with the Department of Otolaryngology, we co-ordinate the PCH Hearing Research Group that brings together a number of researchers and clinical teams with a common aim; to find and deliver new and improved solutions to prevent, treat and rehabilitate ear and hearing related disorders experienced by children or adolescents.

The Department is well supported by a research coordinator, research assistants and research fellows working within the department. 
We use a wide range of research methods, including epidemiological studies (including data linkage), clinical trials, qualitative research and clinical audit activities. 

Current Research Projects

• Pilot trial of targeted screening for congenital cytomegalovirus at newborn hearing screening
• Telehealth implementation for paediatric audiology and otolaryngology services
• Cochrane reviews to determine most effective treatments for chronic ear infections
• Electrophysiological research examining effects of sedation on auditory brainstem responses
• Developmental outcomes for cochlear implant recipients.