Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Biography
Adj Prof Rob Eikelboom trained as an electronic engineer, and has been involved in medical research for over 35 years. Since 2001 he has focused on ear and hearing research, especially in telehealth and epidemiology.
He holds the position Research Manager-Corporate at the Ear Science Institute Australia, and was Deputy Director, WHO Collaborating Centre for the Prevention of Deafness and Hearing Loss from 2019-2023.
He also has honorary appointments at Curtin University (Adjunct Professor) and the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa (Extra-ordinary Professor).
He has authored over 240 peer-reviewed papers and 11 book chapters.
Roles and responsibilities
BE (Electronics), Western Australian Institute of Technology
BApplSc (Biomedical Engineering), Curtin University
PhD (Medical image analysis), The University of Western Australia
BApplSc (Biomedical Engineering), Curtin University
PhD (Medical image analysis), The University of Western Australia
Funding overview
- Med-el, Austria (industry funding)
- Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation
- Lions Hearing Foundation
- Raine Foundation
- SHRAC, WA Department of Health
- MHRIF, WA Department of Health
- Commonwealth Department of Health, Hearing Loss Prevention Programme
- Commonwealth Department of Health, RHSET
- Ear Science Institute Australia
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
- Clive and Vera Racaciotti
- NHMRC
- Future Health Research and Innovation Fund (FHRIF)
Research
telehealth and telemedicine
epidemiology
public health
service delivery
epidemiology
public health
service delivery
Languages
English and Dutch
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
Adjunct Professor, Curtin University
2021 → …
Extraordinary Professor, University of Pretoria
1 Oct 2012 → …
Industry keywords
- Health
- Bioinformatics
- Not for Profit
- Medicine and Pharma
Research expertise keywords
- Telemedicine
- Telehealth
- Computer-aided diagnosis
- Hearing loss prevention education
- Epidemiology of hearing loss and ear disease
- Audiological research
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Digits in noise testing in a multilingual sample of Asian adults
Chee, J., Eikelboom, R. H., Smits, C., Swanepoel, D. W., Wee, S. L., Ng, T. P. & Heywood, R. L., 2024, In: International Journal of Audiology. 63, 4, p. 269-274 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Ear Portal: An urban-based ear, nose, and throat, and audiology referral telehealth portal to improve access to specialist ear-health services for children
Alenezi, E. M. A., Veselinović, T., Tao, K. F. M., Altamimi, A. A. H., Tran, T. T., Herbert, H., Kuthubutheen, J., McAullay, D., Richmond, P. C., Eikelboom, R. H. & Brennan-Jones, C. G., Dec 2024, In: Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare. 30, 10, p. 1581-1589 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluation of the Ask-Inform-Manage-Encourage-Refer Intervention and Its Implementation Targeting the Provision of Mental Wellbeing Support Within the Audiology Setting
Bennett, R. J., Bucks, R. S., Saulsman, L., Pachana, N. A., Eikelboom, R. H. & Meyer, C. J., 1 May 2024, In: Ear and Hearing. 45, 3, p. 600-616 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impact of adult cochlear implantation on the partner relationship: a conceptual framework informed by cochlear implant recipient and partner perceptions
Lambinon, C., le Roux, T., Eikelboom, R. H. & Bennett, R. J., 3 Sept 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impact of paediatric cochlear implantation on family life: a conceptual framework informed by parents
de Beer, C., Bennett, R. J., Eikelboom, R. H. & le Roux, T., 12 Apr 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Disability and Rehabilitation. 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Datasets
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Audiological approaches to address the psychosocial needs of adults with hearing loss: perceived benefit and likelihood of use
Bennett, R. J. (Creator), Barr, C. (Creator), Cortis, A. (Creator), Eikelboom, R. H. (Creator), Ferguson, M. (Creator), Gerace, D. (Creator), Heffernan, E. (Creator), Hickson, L. (Creator), van Leeuwen, L. (Creator), Montano, J. (Creator), Preminger, J. E. (Creator), Pronk, M. (Creator), Saunders, G. H. (Creator), Singh, G. (Creator), Timmer, B. H. B. (Creator), Weinstein, B. (Creator) & Bellekom, S. (Creator), Figshare, 12 Nov 2020
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.13225313, https://tandf.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Audiological_approaches_to_address_the_psychosocial_needs_of_adults_with_hearing_loss_perceived_benefit_and_likelihood_of_use/13225313
Dataset
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Changes in audiologists’ mental wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic: the supportive role of professional associations, workplaces and hearing device manufacturers
Bennett, R. J. (Creator), Cumming-Potvin, E. (Creator), Eikelboom, R. H. (Creator), Manchiah, V. (Creator), Badcock, J. C. (Creator) & Swanepoel, D. W. (Creator), Taylor & Francis, 20 Apr 2022
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19616023.v1, https://tandf.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Changes_in_audiologists_mental_wellbeing_during_the_COVID-19_pandemic_the_supportive_role_of_professional_associations_workplaces_and_hearing_device_manufacturers/19616023/1
Dataset
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Barriers and facilitators to asking adults with hearing loss about their emotional and psychological well-being: a COM-B analysis
Nickbakht, M. (Creator), Meyer, C. J. (Creator), Saulsman, L. (Creator), Pachana, N. A. (Creator), Eikelboom, R. H. (Creator), Bucks, R. S. (Creator) & Bennett, R. J. (Creator), Taylor & Francis, 19 Apr 2022
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19611360.v1, https://tandf.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Barriers_and_facilitators_to_asking_adults_with_hearing_loss_about_their_emotional_and_psychological_well-being_a_COM-B_analysis/19611360/1
Dataset
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Barriers and facilitators to asking adults with hearing loss about their emotional and psychological well-being: a COM-B analysis
Nickbakht, M. (Creator), Meyer, C. J. (Creator), Saulsman, L. (Creator), Pachana, N. A. (Creator), Eikelboom, R. H. (Creator), Bucks, R. S. (Creator) & Bennett, R. J. (Creator), Figshare, 28 Apr 2022
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.19611360.v2, https://tandf.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Barriers_and_facilitators_to_asking_adults_with_hearing_loss_about_their_emotional_and_psychological_well-being_a_COM-B_analysis/19611360/2
Dataset
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Audiological approaches to address the psychosocial needs of adults with hearing loss: perceived benefit and likelihood of use
Bennett, R. J. (Creator), Barr, C. (Creator), Cortis, A. (Creator), Eikelboom, R. H. (Creator), Ferguson, M. (Creator), Gerace, D. (Creator), Heffernan, E. (Creator), Hickson, L. (Creator), van Leeuwen, L. (Creator), Montano, J. (Creator), Preminger, J. E. (Creator), Pronk, M. (Creator), Saunders, G. H. (Creator), Singh, G. (Creator), Timmer, B. H. B. (Creator), Weinstein, B. (Creator) & Bellekom, S. (Creator), Figshare, 12 Nov 2020
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.13225313.v1, https://tandf.figshare.com/articles/dataset/Audiological_approaches_to_address_the_psychosocial_needs_of_adults_with_hearing_loss_perceived_benefit_and_likelihood_of_use/13225313/1
Dataset
Projects
- 9 Finished
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Project Grant - Enhancing the mental health and wellbeing of children with impaired hearing.
Cross, D. (Investigator 01), Atlas, M. (Investigator 02), Shaw, T. (Investigator 03), Eikelboom, R. (Investigator 04), Kickett-Tucker, C. (Investigator 05), Runions, K. (Investigator 06), Li, I. (Investigator 07) & Coffin, J. (Investigator 08)
1/01/16 → 31/12/18
Project: Research
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Medical & Health Research Infrastructure Fund - Round 13 - Eikelboom
Eikelboom, R. (Investigator 01)
Department of Health (Western Australia)
1/01/10 → 31/12/10
Project: Research
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Strategies & Tools to Prevent Hearing Loss of Users of Personal Music Players
Eikelboom, R. (Investigator 01)
Department of Health and Aged Care (Australia)
1/07/09 → 30/06/12
Project: Research
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RTP 2008/09 - A Study of the Cost & Benefits of the Introduction of Ear Telehealth in the Pilbara
Eikelboom, R. (Investigator 01), Ellis, I. (Investigator 02), Larson, A. (Investigator 03) & Atlas, M. (Investigator 04)
Department of Health (Western Australia)
15/08/08 → 30/06/09
Project: Research
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MHRIF Round 11 - Eikelboom
Eikelboom, R. (Chief Investigator)
Department of Health (Western Australia)
1/01/08 → 31/12/08
Project: Research