Established over 70 years ago, the National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL), the research division of Hearing Australia, is a world-leader in hearing research and evidence-based innovation. NAL’s focus is applied research aimed at improving hearing health and transforming the lives of people with hearing difficulties.
NAL’s Behavioural Sciences department investigates the human element at the heart of hearing health. Through the application of knowledge from the field of behavioural science, they seek to promote better hearing health by empowering individuals to take action – to prevent hearing loss and/or engage with hearing rehabilitation
Most recently, the team has been focused on research within the clinical setting, seeking to identify and address cognitive biases that create barriers for optimal hearing health. This work pays particular attention to how information is presented and interpreted within the audiologist-patient dynamic, and how nudges for both parties can create environments for more informed decision-making and improved outcomes.
For more information, please visit www.nal.gov.au.