2021
DOI: 10.2196/28378
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Abstract: Background Hearing loss is one of the most common disabilities worldwide and affects both individual and public health. Pure tone audiometry (PTA) is the gold standard for hearing assessment, but it is often not available in many settings, given its high cost and demand for human resources. Smartphone-based audiometry may be equally effective and can improve access to adequate hearing evaluations. Objective The aim of this systematic review is to synthe… Show more

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“…While use of a soundproof or sound-treated test booth is ideal, this may not be feasible in all circumstances. To improve diagnostic accuracy in the absence of a sound-treated environment, headphones with real-time ambient noise monitoring are recommended, as well as detailed instructions for proper headphone use by the patient ( 93 ). Further, different protocols may need to be developed for different age groups and for those with varying degrees of hearing loss.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…While use of a soundproof or sound-treated test booth is ideal, this may not be feasible in all circumstances. To improve diagnostic accuracy in the absence of a sound-treated environment, headphones with real-time ambient noise monitoring are recommended, as well as detailed instructions for proper headphone use by the patient ( 93 ). Further, different protocols may need to be developed for different age groups and for those with varying degrees of hearing loss.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Interestingly, Chen et al reported similar findings in their meta-analysis of mobile hearing screeners (pass-fail devices only). 30 These findings suggest that it may be prudent to limit use MA to older children and adults until there is more evidence for use in young children.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…One approach would be to add objective hearing screening to the clinic or office routine. This can now be done without special equipment: there are many smartphone‐ and tablet‐based apps designed to screen for hearing loss, and these generally perform quite well relative to conventional pure tone audiometry in the audiologists' office 15 . Users should be aware of potential pitfalls, including failure due to excessive ambient noise and/or the use of poor‐quality headphones 16 …”
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“…This can now be done without special equipment: there are many smartphone-and tablet-based apps designed to screen for hearing loss, and these generally perform quite well relative to conventional pure tone audiometry in the audiologists' office. 15 Users should be aware of potential pitfalls, including failure due to excessive ambient noise and/or the use of poor-quality headphones. 16 Alternatively, it would not be unreasonable to refer all older patients to a hearing specialist, given the high prevalence of hearing loss among older people, and the fact that prevalence is even greater than would be expected for age among those with cognitive impairment.…”
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