- Overview
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Dr. Felton has an interest in outcomes from ENT surgery, particularly implantable hearing aids for children with hearing loss. His research thesis investigated hearing and balance outcomes from patients undergoing cochlear implantation, leading to the award of a post graduate research degree. He has presented at numerous international conferences, published in the field of otolaryngology and has additionally authored book chapters on the subject.
- Research
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Safety and efficacy of 3D endoscopy in otolaryngology surgeries: A systematic review
Medical student research project comparing 2D and 3D technology for ENT surgery, reviewing safety and benefit of new 3D technology over traditional 2D technology.Assessing the impact of COVID-19 precautions on classroom communication for adolescents with hearing loss
Medical student research using qualitative research to assess the impact of masks and social distancing on children with different types of hearing loss.Grants2020 UBC Summer Research Project Funding
The truth about concussion in children and youth: 'It's a traumatic brain injury'
Concussions are brain injuries that can have serious effects — especially in children, whose brains are still developing. Dr. Shelina Babul, creator of the Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT), explains why early recognition and proper care are essential — allowing kids to recover safely and get back to life, school, and doing what they love.
