Overview
Background
Dr Barbra Timmer is a Senior Lecturer in Audiology (Teaching & Research) at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland and Senior Scientist at Sonova AG.Her research interests include the real-world challenges and audiological outcomes for adults with hearing impairment, intervention approaches for adults with tinnitus, the implementation of family-centred care in audiological practice, intervention solutions for presbyvertigo in adults with hearing impairment and teleaudiology.
Before taking on her academic role, Barbra gained clinical audiology experience at Australian Hearing and the Free University of Amsterdam, and industry experience at Sonova AG in Australia and Switzerland. Barbra completed an MBA and a PhD in Audiology and aims to build a stronger bridge between research and clinical practice.
Availability
- Dr Barbra Timmer is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma in Audiology, The University of Queensland
- Masters (Coursework) of Business Administration, University of Western Sydney
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research impacts
Dr Timmer is recognised as leader in the use of ecological momentary aseessment to investigate real-world hearing experiences. Bridging the world of hearing science academia and industry, she is committed to the transfer of knowledge into practice and has extensive professional links that facilitate this transfer. For example, she is President of Audiology Australia and a member of a working group to establish pediatric audiology certification and another to create teleaudiology standards in Australia. She is regularly invited to give presentations to clinical and research conferences around the world.
Works
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2022
Journal Article
Concurrent validity of the Garmin Vivofit®4 to accurately record step count in older adults in challenging environments
Foster, Jacinta I., Williams, Katrina L., Timmer, Barbra H.B. and Brauer, Sandra G. (2022). Concurrent validity of the Garmin Vivofit®4 to accurately record step count in older adults in challenging environments. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 30 (5), 1-9. doi: 10.1123/japa.2021-0231
2022
Journal Article
The association between hearing impairment and postural stability in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Foster, Jacinta I., Williams, Katrina L., Timmer, Barbra H. B. and Brauer, Sandra G. (2022). The association between hearing impairment and postural stability in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Trends in Hearing, 26, 1-22. doi: 10.1177/23312165221144155
2022
Conference Publication
To tell or not to tell? The stigma experiences of adults with hearing impairment and their families
Timmer, Barbra H.B., Hickson, Louise, Ekberg, Katie, Scarinci, Nerina, Meyer, Carly, Waite, Monique and Nickbakht, Mansoureh (2022). To tell or not to tell? The stigma experiences of adults with hearing impairment and their families. Hearing Across the Lifespan (HEAL), Cernobbio (Lake Como), Italy, 16-18 June 2022.
2022
Conference Publication
Capturing the stigma experiences of adults with hearing impairment, their family members and hearing care professionals
Timmer, B.H.B., Hickson, L., Ekberg, K., Scarinci, N., Meyer, C., Waite, M., Francis, A. and Nickbakht, M. (2022). Capturing the stigma experiences of adults with hearing impairment, their family members and hearing care professionals. ACAud National Conference, Melbourne, VIC Australia, 19-21 May 2022.
2022
Journal Article
A systematic review of the effect of hearing aids on static and dynamic balance in adults with hearing impairment
Mahafza, Marina Tareq, Wilson, Wayne J., Brauer, Sandra, Timmer, Barbra H. B. and Hickson, Louise (2022). A systematic review of the effect of hearing aids on static and dynamic balance in adults with hearing impairment. Trends in Hearing, 26 23312165221121014, 1-15. doi: 10.1177/23312165221121014
2021
Journal Article
The suitability and readability of cochlear implant information brochures for potential adult recipients
Looi, Valerie, Boulton, Reese, Timmer, Barbra H. B. and Wilson, Wayne J. (2021). The suitability and readability of cochlear implant information brochures for potential adult recipients. International journal of audiology, 61 (4), 1-8. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2021.1930206
2021
Journal Article
Changing the narrative for hearing health in the broader context of healthy living: a call to action
Saunders, Gabrielle H., Vercammen, Charlotte, Timmer, Barbra H. B., Singh, Gurjit, Pelosi, Angela, Meis, Marcus, Launer, Stefan, Kramer, Sophia E., Gagne, Jean-Pierre and Bott, Anthea (2021). Changing the narrative for hearing health in the broader context of healthy living: a call to action. International Journal of Audiology, 60 (sup2), 1-6. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2021.1905892
2021
Book Chapter
Evidence-based practice and research opportunities
Louise Hickson and Barbra Timmer (2021). Evidence-based practice and research opportunities. Adult Audiologic Rehabilitation. (pp. 573-584) edited by Joseph J. Montano and Jaclyn B. Spitzer. San Diego, CA, United States: Plural Publishing.
2020
Journal Article
Use of the behaviour change wheel to design an intervention to improve the implementation of family-centred care in adult audiology services
Ekberg, Katie, Timmer, Barbra, Schuetz, Simone and Hickson, Louise (2020). Use of the behaviour change wheel to design an intervention to improve the implementation of family-centred care in adult audiology services. International Journal of Audiology, 60 (sup2), 1-10. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2020.1844321
2020
Journal Article
Audiological approaches to address the psychosocial needs of adults with hearing loss: perceived benefit and likelihood of use
Bennett, Rebecca J., Barr, Caitlin, Cortis, Alex, Eikelboom, Robert H., Ferguson, Melanie, Gerace, Daniel, Heffernan, Eithne, Hickson, Louise, van Leeuwen, Lisette, Montano, Joseph, Preminger, Jill E., Pronk, Marieke, Saunders, Gabrielle H., Singh, Gurjit, Timmer, Barbra H. B., Weinstein, Barbara and Bellekom, Sandra (2020). Audiological approaches to address the psychosocial needs of adults with hearing loss: perceived benefit and likelihood of use. International Journal of Audiology, 60 (sup2), 1-8. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2020.1839680
2020
Journal Article
Identifying the approaches used by audiologists to address the psychosocial needs of their adult clients
Bennett, Rebecca J., Barr, Caitlin, Montano, Joseph, Eikelboom, Robert H., Saunders, Gabrielle H., Pronk, Marieke, Preminger, Jill E., Ferguson, Melanie, Weinstein, Barbara, Heffernan, Eithne, van Leeuwen, Lisette, Hickson, Louise, Timmer, Barbra H. B., Singh, Gurjit, Gerace, Daniel, Cortis, Alex and Bellekom, Sandra R. (2020). Identifying the approaches used by audiologists to address the psychosocial needs of their adult clients. International Journal of Audiology, 60 (2), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2020.1817995
2020
Journal Article
Identifying barriers and facilitators to implementing family-centred care in adult audiology practices: a COM-B interview study exploring staff perspectives
Ekberg, Katie, Schuetz, Simone, Timmer, Barbra and Hickson, Louise (2020). Identifying barriers and facilitators to implementing family-centred care in adult audiology practices: a COM-B interview study exploring staff perspectives. International Journal of Audiology, 59 (6), 1-11. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2020.1745305
2020
Journal Article
Using smartphone technology to support the adult audiologic rehabilitation journey
Timmer, Barbra H. B., Launer, Stefan and Hickson, Louise (2020). Using smartphone technology to support the adult audiologic rehabilitation journey. International Journal of Audiology, 60 (sup1), 1-7. doi: 10.1080/14992027.2020.1854483
2019
Journal Article
Fear of negative and positive evaluation and reactivity to social-evaluative videos in social anxiety disorder
Reichenberger, Julia, Wiggert, Nicole, Wilhelm, Frank H., Liedlgruber, Michael, Voderholzer, Ulrich, Hillert, Andreas, Timmer, Barbara and Blechert, Jens (2019). Fear of negative and positive evaluation and reactivity to social-evaluative videos in social anxiety disorder. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 116, 140-148. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2019.03.009
2019
Journal Article
Real-world benefits of hearing aids beyond better speech understanding
Timmer, Barbra, Hickson, Louise and Launer, Stefan (2019). Real-world benefits of hearing aids beyond better speech understanding. Hearing Journal, 72 (1), 8-9. doi: 10.1097/01.HJ.0000552748.43994.d3
2018
Journal Article
The use of ecological momentary assessment in hearing research and future clinical applications
Timmer, Barbra H. B., Hickson, Louise and Launer, Stefan (2018). The use of ecological momentary assessment in hearing research and future clinical applications. Hearing Research, 369, 24-28. doi: 10.1016/j.heares.2018.06.012
2018
Journal Article
Do hearing aids address real-world hearing difficulties for adults with mild hearing impairment? Results from a pilot study using ecological momentary assessment
Timmer, Barbra H. B., Hickson, Louise and Launer, Stefan (2018). Do hearing aids address real-world hearing difficulties for adults with mild hearing impairment? Results from a pilot study using ecological momentary assessment. Trends in Hearing, 22, 2331216518783608. doi: 10.1177/2331216518783608
2017
Other Outputs
Adults with mild hearing impairment: Measuring real-world hearing performance
Timmer, Barbra (2017). Adults with mild hearing impairment: Measuring real-world hearing performance. PhD Thesis, School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2017.987
2017
Journal Article
Ecological Momentary Assessment: Feasibility, Construct Validity, and Future Applications
Timmer, Barbra, Hickson, Louise and Launer, Stefan (2017). Ecological Momentary Assessment: Feasibility, Construct Validity, and Future Applications. American Journal of Audiology, 26 (3S), 436-442. doi: 10.1044/2017_AJA-16-0126
2017
Conference Publication
Hearing aid use and mild hearing impairment: learnings from big data
Timmer, Barbra H. B., Hickson, Louise and Launer, Stefan (2017). Hearing aid use and mild hearing impairment: learnings from big data. Reston, VA, United States: American Academy of Audiology. doi: 10.3766/jaaa.16104
Funding
Current funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
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Available projects
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Rehabilitative Audiology: Improving outcomes for adults with hearing loss
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Hearing, social connectedness, and well-being of ageing adults in Australia.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Dianna Vidas
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Doctor Philosophy
Help-seeking for hearing impairment and hearing interventions uptake and outcomes among adults in Malaysia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Piers Dawes
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Doctor Philosophy
Hearing monitoring for patients receiving ototoxic chemotherapy
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Wayne Wilson
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Doctor Philosophy
Hearing aid use, vibrotactile neurofeedback and balance in older adults with hearing impairment
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Sandy Brauer, Emeritus Professor Louise Hickson, Associate Professor Wayne Wilson
Completed supervision
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2025
Doctor Philosophy
Postural stability and vestibular function in older adults with hearing loss: the effect of vibrotactile neurofeedback training
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Katrina Williams, Professor Sandy Brauer
Media
Enquiries
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- Ecological momentary assessment
- Real-world hearing challenges for adults with hearing impairment
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