Robyn Choi
Honorary Research Associate
BSc MClinAud PhD MAudA AFHEA
robyn.choi@thekids.org.au
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-choi-a745791a1/Robyn is a lecturer in Audiology at the School of Human Sciences and a honorary researcher at The Kids Research Institute Australia. While Robyn’s heritage is South Korean, she grew up in New Zealand and has called Australia home for the last ten years. Robyn’s current area of research is auditory processing disorder and middle ear assessment in the paediatric population.
In particular, Robyn is passionate about improving educational outcomes in children with learning difficulties who may have a hearing impairment. Robyn’s other research interests also include using simulated learning in clinical education and tele-audiology. Clinically, Robyn specialises in middle ear and Central Auditory Processing assessment and management in the paediatric population.
Projects
Healthy Ears Clinical Trial: A telehealth-facilitated randomised-controlled trial utilising a health promotion intervention to resolve otitis media with effusion for children won specialist Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) waiting lists
A telehealth-facilitated randomised-controlled trial utilising a health promotion intervention to resolve otitis media with effusion for children won specialist Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) waiting lists
Published research
Paediatric post-grommets surgery review: Audiology-led clinic
Otitis media has a high prevalence in childhood, and grommet insertion is the most common surgical treatment for OM. The public health system in Australia faces considerable strains, including high demand for Ear, Nose and Throat specialists. Extending the scope of practice for audiologists to manage post-operative care for children receiving grommets has the potential to alleviate this burden.
A hospital-based asynchronous ENT telehealth service for children with otitis media: Cost-minimisation and improved access
The purpose of this study is to explore the effectiveness of a hospital-based asynchronous ear, nose, and throat telehealth service (the Ear Portal) in reducing cost and improving access for children with otitis media.
The Impact of Waiting Times on Behavioral Outcomes for Children with Otitis Media: Results from an Urban Ear, Nose, and Throat Telehealth Service
Children with otitis media (OM) experience long waiting times to access Australia's public hospitals due to limited capacity. The aim of this article is to utilize an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) telehealth service (the Ear Portal) to examine whether delayed access to specialist care is associated with poorer behavioral outcomes for children with OM.
Recurrent otitis media and behaviour problems in middle childhood: A longitudinal cohort study
To investigate the long-term effects of early-life recurrent otitis media (OM) and subsequent behavioural problems in children at the age of 10 years.
The Impact of Early-Life Recurrent Otitis Media in Children on the Psychological Well-Being of Caregivers
Children with early-life recurrent otitis media (OM) will often endure pain, sleep disturbances, and other developmental setbacks that impact the surrounding family system. The aim of this study was to investigate the psychological well-being and family functioning of caregivers of children with early-life recurrent OM (rOM).
The association between otitis media in early childhood with later behaviour and attention problems: A longitudinal pregnancy cohort
The present study aims to investigate the association between an early history of recurrent otitis media (OM) with or without ventilation tube insertion and later behavioural problems in childhood and adolescence.
Long-term follow-up after recurrent otitis media and ventilation tube insertion: Hearing outcomes and middle-ear health at six years of age
To investigate the long-term impact of recurrent otitis media (rOM) and ventilation tube insertion (VTI) in early childhood on hearing outcomes and middle-ear health three to five years later, in a prospective pregnancy cohort study.
Education and Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy – The University of Queensland, Australia
- Associate Fellowship – Higher Education Academy, United Kingdom
- Graduate Teaching Assistants Certificate – The University of Queensland, Australia
- Master of Audiology Studies – The University of Queensland, Australia
- Bachelor of Science – The University of Auckland, New Zealand
Awards/Honours
- 2021 – Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning – The University of Western Australia, Australia
- 2015 – Australian Research Training Program Scholarship – Australian Government, Australia
- 2013 – QIMR Honours and Coursework Masters Scholarship Award, Queensland Medical Institute for Research, Australia
- 2009 – Ko Awatea Scholarship, The University of Auckland, New Zealand
Active Collaborations
- Improving middle ear outcomes in Australian children with A/Prof Joseph Kei at The University of Queensland
- Auditory Laboratory at The University of Western Australia