Authors: Caitlin Frisby, Karina C De Sousa, Robert H Eikelboom, Faheema Mahomed-Asmail, David R Moore, Tersia de Kock, Vinaya Manchaiah, De Wet Swanepoel
The study investigated the validity of using smartphones and noise-attenuating ear cups (in-situ) to conduct hearing tests in the community, potentially allowing less trained individuals like community health workers (CHWs) to fit hearing aids. Four experiments were conducted to assess the method’s accuracy and reliability. Results showed that smartphone-facilitated in-situ audiometry is reliable and valid for community-based testing, with high inter-device reliability and accuracy compared to clinical tests. This approach has the potential to improve access to personalized hearing care, especially in low- and middle-income countries, by enabling CHWs to conduct tests and fit hearing aids using smartphones.
Link: Smartphone-Facilitated In-Situ Hearing Aid Audiometry for community-Based Hearing Testing
Resource Topic: Hearing Adi
Resource Type: Experimental
Year: 2024
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