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Alenezi EM, Veselinović T, Tao KF, Altamimi AA, Tran TT, Herbert H, Kuthubutheen J, McAullay D, Richmond PC, Eikelboom RH, Brennan-Jones CG. Ear Portal: An urban-based ear, nose, and throat, and audiology referral telehealth portal to improve access to specialist ear-health services for children. J Telemed Telecare 2023:1357633X231158839. [PMID: 36916156 DOI: 10.1177/1357633x231158839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Shortage of ear, nose, and throat specialists in public hospitals can result in delays in the detection and management of otitis media. This study introduced a new hospital-based telehealth service, named the Ear Portal, and investigated its role in improving access to specialist care. METHODS The study included 87 children (aged 6 months to 6 years) referred to a tertiary children's hospital due to otitis media-related concerns. A specialist multidisciplinary team met fortnightly to review pre-recorded data and provide care plans. RESULTS The service resulted in a median waiting time of 28 days to receive a diagnosis and care plan by the multidisciplinary team, compared to a mean waiting time of 450 days for a reference group receiving standard healthcare services. Most children (90.3%) received bilateral ear diagnosis. Normal findings were found in 43.9%. However, the majority required further ear, nose, and throat with or without audiology face-to-face follow-up due to a diagnosis of middle-ear disease, unknown hearing status, or concerns not related to ears. The mean time required for clinical assessments completion by research assistants and multidisciplinary team review was 37.6 and 5.1 min per participant, respectively. DISCUSSION Children in the Ear Portal service received a diagnosis and care plan in a median of 28 days, which is within the clinically recommended timeframes. With sufficient clinical information, this service can provide faster access to specialist care than the standard healthcare pathway. The service can reduce the time required by the specialist to provide a diagnosis and care plan which may help increase the specialists' capacity.
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- Eman Ma Alenezi
- Medical School, 2720The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.,Ear Health, 117610Telethon Kids Institute, 2720The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, WA, Australia.,Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait
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- Medical School, 2720The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.,Ear Health, 117610Telethon Kids Institute, 2720The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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- Ear Health, 117610Telethon Kids Institute, 2720The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, WA, Australia.,60081Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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- Medical School, 2720The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.,Ear Health, 117610Telethon Kids Institute, 2720The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, WA, Australia.,Faculty of Life Sciences, Kuwait University, Kuwait
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- 60081Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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- Medical School, 2720The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.,60081Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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- Medical School, 2720The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.,60081Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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- Medical School, 2720The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.,Kurongkurl Katitjin, 2498Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, WA, Australia
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- Medical School, 2720The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.,Ear Health, 117610Telethon Kids Institute, 2720The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, WA, Australia.,60081Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands, WA, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia.,Ear Science Institute Australia, Subiaco, WA, Australia.,Centre for Ear Sciences, 2720The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, WA, Australia.,Department of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Medical School, 2720The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.,Ear Health, 117610Telethon Kids Institute, 2720The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, WA, Australia.,60081Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands, WA, Australia.,Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, WA, Australia
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Robler SK, Coco L, Krumm M. Telehealth solutions for assessing auditory outcomes related to noise and ototoxic exposures in clinic and research. THE JOURNAL OF THE ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA 2022; 152:1737. [PMID: 36182272 DOI: 10.1121/10.0013706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Nearly 1.5 billion people globally have some decline in hearing ability throughout their lifetime. Many causes for hearing loss are preventable, such as that from exposure to noise and chemicals. According to the World Health Organization, nearly 50% of individuals 12-25 years old are at risk of hearing loss due to recreational noise exposure. In the occupational setting, an estimated 16% of disabling hearing loss is related to occupational noise exposure, highest in developing countries. Ototoxicity is another cause of acquired hearing loss. Audiologic assessment is essential for monitoring hearing health and for the diagnosis and management of hearing loss and related disorders (e.g., tinnitus). However, 44% of the world's population is considered rural and, consequently, lacks access to quality hearing healthcare. Therefore, serving individuals living in rural and under-resourced areas requires creative solutions. Conducting hearing assessments via telehealth is one such solution. Telehealth can be used in a variety of contexts, including noise and ototoxic exposure monitoring, field testing in rural and low-resource settings, and evaluating auditory outcomes in large-scale clinical trials. This overview summarizes current telehealth applications and practices for the audiometric assessment, identification, and monitoring of hearing loss.
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- Samantha Kleindienst Robler
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205, USA
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- School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, San Diego State University, San Diego, California 92182, USA
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- Department of Hearing Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio 44240, USA
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van der Mescht L, le Roux T, Mahomed-Asmail F, De Sousa KC, Swanepoel DW. Remote Monitoring of Adult Cochlear Implant Recipients Using Digits-in-Noise Self-Testing. Am J Audiol 2022; 31:923-935. [PMID: 35738000 DOI: 10.1044/2022_aja-21-00248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the uptake and scope of telehealth. This study determined the accuracy and reliability of a smartphone digits-in-noise (DIN) test when conducted by adult cochlear implant (CI) recipients in a simulated home environment compared with a clinic setup. Perceptions of remote monitoring using speech-in-noise (SIN) testing were also explored. METHOD Thirty-three adult CI recipients between 18 and 78 years of age (M = 46.7, SD = ±20.4) conducted the DIN test in a simulated home environment and a clinic setup. Test-retest reliability across the two environments and comparisons between test settings were evaluated. A survey explored the perceptions of adult CI recipients regarding remote monitoring and use of the DIN self-test. RESULTS Mean-aided speech reception thresholds (SRTs) in the clinic and simulated home environment test conditions and clinic and simulated home environment retest conditions did not differ significantly. Mean test-retest SRTs in the clinic and simulated home environment were significantly different (p < .05). High intraclass correlation coefficient and low standard error of measurement scores reflected good and excellent reliability between test-retest measures and between clinic and simulated home environment measures. Most participants were positive about the possibility of using the DIN test at home to self-assess speech perception, although some test adjustments such as including training items and a less adverse starting signal-to-noise ratio may be required. CONCLUSION Adult CI recipients can use the smartphone DIN test to self-assess aided SIN performance in a home environment with accuracy and reliability relatively similar to clinic testing. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.20044418.
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- Lize van der Mescht
- Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Pretoria, South Africa.,Virtual Hearing Lab, Collaborative initiative between University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, and University of Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Pretoria, South Africa.,Virtual Hearing Lab, Collaborative initiative between University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, and University of Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Pretoria, South Africa.,Virtual Hearing Lab, Collaborative initiative between University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, and University of Pretoria, South Africa.,Ear Science Institute Australia, Subiaco, Western Australia
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M R NN, Seethapathy J. Tele-Audiology in India: Current and Future Trends in Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Among Audiologists. J Audiol Otol 2022; 26:130-141. [PMID: 35538867 PMCID: PMC9271733 DOI: 10.7874/jao.2021.00584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2021] [Accepted: 03/18/2022] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives The COVID-19 pandemic has led to widespread use of telepractice in hearing health care services. In this study, we investigated the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of tele-audiology among Indian audiologists. The current study is based on tele-practice guidelines recommended by the Indian Speech and Hearing Association for tele-audiology services in India. Subjects and Methods An internet-based KAP questionnaire survey was performed among 108 audiologists. The questionnaire included 33 items categorized under the following domains: demographic information and KAP of tele-audiology. Of the 108 audiologists included in the study, 38 admitted to the practice of tele-audiology previously and during the COVID-19 pandemic (tele-practitioners), and 70 respondents had no experience of tele-audiology (non-telepractitioners). Results Overall higher scores were observed with regard to the knowledge domain, and a mixed attitude regarding tele-practice was observed among audiologists. Most respondents acknowledged the advantages of tele-audiology in clinical practice. However, audiologists were hesitant to utilize this technology owing to the challenges associated with tele-practice. Conclusions Despite adequate awareness and a positive attitude, a gap is observed between available knowledge and its actual application/utilization in tele-audiology. Tele-audiology practice was limited to counseling, hearing impairment treatment, and troubleshooting tips for hearing aids. Evidence-based practices to perform diagnostic test battery in tele-mode, hands-on training to run diagnostic test battery/rehabilitation using a tele-mode approach, and greater understanding of the technical requirements for tele-practice may result in a positive perception and encourage tele-audiology practice among audiologists. Specialized training and regular continuing education programmes are important to promote tele-audiology services in clinical practice.
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- Nazreen Nihara M R
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Porur, Chennai, India
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Yang A, Kim D, Hwang PH, Lechner M. Telemedicine and Telementoring in Rhinology, Otology, and Laryngology: A Scoping Review. OTO Open 2022; 6:2473974X211072791. [PMID: 35274073 PMCID: PMC8902203 DOI: 10.1177/2473974x211072791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objective Telemedicine and telementoring have had a significant boost across
all medical and surgical specialties over the last decade and
especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of this scoping
review is to synthesize the current use of telemedicine and
telementoring in otorhinolaryngology and head and neck
surgery. Data Sources PubMed and Cochrane Library. Review Methods A scoping review search was conducted, which identified 469
articles. Following full-text screening by 2 researchers, 173
articles were eligible for inclusion and further categorized via
relevant subdomains. Conclusions Virtual encounters and telementoring are the 2 main applications of
telemedicine in otolaryngology. These applications can be
classified into 7 subdomains. Different ear, nose, and throat
subspecialties utilized certain telemedicine applications more
than others; for example, almost all articles on patient
engagement tools are rhinology based. Overall, telemedicine is
feasible, showing similar concordance when compared with
traditional methods; it is also cost-effective, with high
patient and provider satisfaction. Implications for Practice Telemedicine in otorhinolaryngology has been widely employed during
the COVID-19 pandemic and has a huge potential, especially with
regard to its distributing quality care to rural areas. However,
it is important to note that with current exponential use, it is
equally crucial to ensure security and privacy and integrate
HIPAA-compliant systems (Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act) in the big data era. It is expected that
many more applications developed during the pandemic are here to
stay and will be refined in years to come.
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- Angela Yang
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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Coco L, Davidson A, Marrone N. The Role of Patient-Site Facilitators in Teleaudiology: A Scoping Review. Am J Audiol 2020; 29:661-675. [PMID: 32692575 DOI: 10.1044/2020_aja-19-00070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Purpose Teleaudiology helps improve access to hearing health care by overcoming the geographic gap between providers and patients. In many teleaudiology encounters, a facilitator is needed at the patient site to help with hands-on aspects of procedures. The aim of this study was to review the scope and nature of research around patient-site facilitators in teleaudiology. We focused on identifying the facilitators' background, training, and responsibilities. Method To conduct this scoping review, we searched PubMed, CINAHL, and Embase. To be included, studies needed to address teleaudiology; be experimental/quasi-experimental, correlational/predictive, or descriptive; be published in English; and include the use of a facilitator at the patient location. Results A total of 82 studies met the inclusion criteria. The available literature described a number of different individuals in the role of the patient-site facilitator, including audiologists, students, and local aides. Fifty-seven unique tasks were identified, including orienting the client to the space, assisting with technology, and assisting with audiology procedures. The largest number of studies (n = 42) did not describe the facilitators' training. When reported, the facilitators' training was heterogenous in terms of who delivered the training, the length of the training, and the training content. Conclusions Across studies, the range of duties performed by patient-site facilitators indicates they may have an important role in teleaudiology. However, details are still needed surrounding their background, responsibilities, and training. Future research is warranted exploring the role of the patient-site facilitator, including their impact on teleaudiology service delivery. Supplemental Material https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.12475796.
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- Laura Coco
- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, College of Science, University of Arizona, Tucson
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- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, College of Science, University of Arizona, Tucson
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- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, College of Science, University of Arizona, Tucson
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Rashid MFNB, Quar TK, Chong FY, Maamor N. Are we ready for teleaudiology?: data from Malaysia. SPEECH LANGUAGE AND HEARING 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/2050571x.2019.1622827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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- Mohd Fadzil Nor Bin Rashid
- Audiology Programme, Faculty of Health Sciences, Centre for Rehabilitation and Special Needs, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Audiology Programme, Faculty of Health Sciences, Centre for Rehabilitation and Special Needs, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Audiology Programme, Faculty of Health Sciences, Centre for Rehabilitation and Special Needs, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Audiology Programme, Faculty of Health Sciences, Centre for Rehabilitation and Special Needs, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Hatton JL, Rowlandson J, Beers A, Small S. Telehealth-enabled auditory brainstem response testing for infants living in rural communities: the British Columbia Early Hearing Program experience. Int J Audiol 2019; 58:381-392. [DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2019.1584681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Jennifer L. Hatton
- British Columbia Early Hearing Program, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- British Columbia Early Hearing Program, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- School of Audiology and Speech Sciences, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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McCarthy M, Leigh G, Arthur-Kelly M. Telepractice delivery of family-centred early intervention for children who are deaf or hard of hearing: A scoping review. J Telemed Telecare 2018; 25:249-260. [DOI: 10.1177/1357633x18755883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Introduction The use of telepractice, a method of delivering services through telecommunications technologies that provides two-way, synchronous audio and video signals in real-time, is becoming increasingly commonplace in early childhood education and intervention for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Although the use of telepractice has been validated in the health sector as a viable and effective alternative to in-person service provision, evidence to support its use in the delivery of family-centred early intervention is still emerging. The purpose of this scoping review was to describe the current use of telepractice in the delivery of family-centred early childhood intervention for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, and their families. Method The review followed the framework outlined by the Joanna Briggs Institute (2015), including an iterative three-step search strategy. Specific inclusion criteria and data extraction fields were outlined in advance. Results A total of 23 peer-reviewed publications were included in the review. Most publications (70%) provided anecdotal evidence of the challenges and benefits associated with telepractice. The remaining publications (30%) reported on research studies evaluating the effectiveness of early intervention delivered through telepractice. Of the 23 included papers, 18 viewed the use of telepractice positively while the remaining 5 reported mixed conclusions and the need for more data. Discussion Current evidence in the literature indicates that telepractice can be an effective model for delivering family-centred early intervention for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. However, more research is needed to substantiate the use of telepractice as a viable alternative to traditional in-person services, rather than being seen as supplemental to such services.
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- Melissa McCarthy
- RIDBC Renwick Centre, Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children/Macquarie University, Australia
- University of Newcastle Faculty of Education and Arts, Australia
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- RIDBC Renwick Centre, Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children/Macquarie University, Australia
- HEARing CRC, Australia
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Dharmar M, Simon A, Sadorra C, Friedland G, Sherwood J, Morrow H, Deines D, Nickell D, Lucatorta D, Marcin JP. Reducing Loss to Follow-Up with Tele-audiology Diagnostic Evaluations. Telemed J E Health 2016; 22:159-164. [DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2015.0001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Madan Dharmar
- Department of Pediatrics, University of California Davis, Sacramento, California
- Center for Health and Technology, University of California Davis, Sacramento, California
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- Department of Otolaryngology, University of California Davis, Sacramento, California
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- Center for Health and Technology, University of California Davis, Sacramento, California
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- International Computer Science Institute, University of California Berkeley, Berkeley, California
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- Systems of Care Division, California Department of Health Care Services, Sacramento, California
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- Systems of Care Division, California Department of Health Care Services, Sacramento, California
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- Neurodiagnostics, Benioff Children's Hospital, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Neurodiagnostics, Benioff Children's Hospital, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of California Davis, Sacramento, California
- Center for Health and Technology, University of California Davis, Sacramento, California
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Yao JJ, Yao D, Givens G. A Browser-Server-Based Tele-audiology System That Supports Multiple Hearing Test Modalities. Telemed J E Health 2015; 21:697-704. [PMID: 25919376 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2014.0171] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Millions of global citizens suffering from hearing disorders have limited or no access to much needed hearing healthcare. Although tele-audiology presents a solution to alleviate this problem, existing remote hearing diagnosis systems support only pure-tone tests, leaving speech and other test procedures unsolved, due to the lack of software and hardware to enable communication required between audiologists and their remote patients. This article presents a comprehensive remote hearing test system that integrates the two most needed hearing test procedures: a pure-tone audiogram and a speech test. MATERIALS AND METHODS This enhanced system is composed of a Web application server, an embedded smart Internet-Bluetooth(®) (Bluetooth SIG, Kirkland, WA) gateway (or console device), and a Bluetooth-enabled audiometer. Several graphical user interfaces and a relational database are hosted on the application server. The console device has been designed to support the tests and auxiliary communication between the local site and the remote site. RESULTS The study was conducted at an audiology laboratory. Pure-tone audiogram and speech test results from volunteers tested with this tele-audiology system are comparable with results from the traditional face-to-face approach. CONCLUSIONS This browser-server-based comprehensive tele-audiology offers a flexible platform to expand hearing services to traditionally underserved groups.
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- Jianchu Jason Yao
- 1 Department of Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, East Carolina University , Greenville, North Carolina
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- 1 Department of Engineering, College of Engineering and Technology, East Carolina University , Greenville, North Carolina
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- 2 Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, East Carolina University , Greenville, North Carolina
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Storey KK, Muñoz K, Nelson L, Larsen J, White K. Ambient noise impact on accuracy of automated hearing assessment. Int J Audiol 2014; 53:730-6. [DOI: 10.3109/14992027.2014.920110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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The following paper is a review of relevant literature and models presently available in teleaudiology. An attempt was made to consolidate suggested models and programmatic guidelines into a teleaudiology model. This model includes consumer input, pilot testing, mode of teleaudiology applications, and recursive evaluation. The model also includes a traditional clinical visit component when teleaudiology is not practical or desired by the client.
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- Mark Krumm
- School of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Kent State UniversityKent, OH
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McCarthy M. The RIDBC Telepractice Training Protocol: A Model for Meeting ASHA Roles and Responsibilities. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1044/teles3.2.49] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Telepractice continues to emerge as an acceptable alternative to the provision of in-person services in the fields of speech-language pathology and audiology. In Australia, the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) has been using telepractice for more than 10 years to meet the needs of children who are deaf and hard of hearing. In order to ensure that the quality of services provided via telepractice is equivalent to that of services provided in-person, RIDBC designed a comprehensive telepractice training protocol. The four-module program corresponds to the roles and responsibilities outlined by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and include topics related to the technology, methodology, and pedagogy of working in a telepractice model. The RIDBC training protocol demonstrates one method of supporting practitioners to develop the necessary skills to effectively deliver services via telepractice.
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- Melissa McCarthy
- RIDBC Teleschool, Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind ChildrenSydney, Australia
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