Telemedicine in Audiology. Best practice recommendations from the French Society of Audiology (SFA) and the French Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (SFORL)

Thai‐Van, Hung; Bakhos, D.; Bouccara, D.; Loundon, Natalie; Marx, Mathieu; Mom, T.; Mosnier, Isabelle; Roman, S.; Villerabel, C.; Vincent, C.; Venail, F.

doi:10.1016/j.anorl.2020.10.007

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“…The British Academy of Audiology (BAA) and Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness (ManCAD) have produced a number of "Remote Working" documents which introduces HCPs to teleaudiology and gives brief practical guidance for hearing assessment and hearing aid fitting. In October 2020, the French Society of Audiology (FSA) published best practice recommendations for "Telemedicine in Audiology" (Thai- Van et al 2020). The guidance addresses remote consultation conditions for hearing assessment, training of HCPs and specific considerations for the assessment and management of paediatric and elderly populations.…”

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The impact of COVID-19 on provision of UK audiology services & on attitudes towards delivery of telehealth services

Parmar

Beukes

Rajasingam

2021

International Journal of Audiology

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Objective: To (i) identify the impact of COVID-19 on provision of UK audiology services across sectors (ii) compare teleaudiology service provision between private and public sectors before and after the introduction of restrictions and (iii) identify barriers to teleaudiology delivery amongst UK hearing care professionals in both sectors. Design: A mixed-methods cross-sectional survey study design. Responses to the structured questionnaire were analysed using descriptive and non-parametric statistics. Study Sample: UK based hearing care professionals (HCP) (n ¼ 323) completed the survey (218 public sector; 89 private sector). Results: Changes in working patterns varied greatly between different sectors, with 61% of national employed and 26% of independent HCPs being furloughed, compared with 1% in the public sector. Use of telehealth was under-utilised across all sectors and groups in UK hearing healthcare, despite 92% of public and 75% of private HCPs reporting feeling comfortable conducting remote consultations. Conclusion:This study highlights a variation in teleaudiology adoption and key barriers across sector in the UK. A collaborative approach between hearing device manufacturers, research centres, HCPs and professional bodies is required for the creation of targeted guidance and training materials according to sector, to support clinicians in effective teleaudiology provision.

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The impact of COVID-19 on provision of UK audiology services & on attitudes towards delivery of telehealth services

Parmar

Beukes

Rajasingam

2021

International Journal of Audiology

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“…The present VR training software is somewhat different from these simulators, given that it is a 3D immersive experience, rather than some combination of hardware and software. Increasingly VR is considered to be a high-fidelity simulator [ 23 , 24 ].…”

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Training outcomes for audiology students using virtual reality or traditional training methods

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Due to limited space and resources, it can be difficult to train students on audiological procedures adequately. In the present study, we compared audiology training outcomes between a traditional approach and a recently developed immersive virtual reality (VR) approach in audiology students. Twenty-nine first-year audiology students participated in the study; 14 received traditional training (“TT group”), and 15 received the VR training (“VRT group”). Pre- and post-training evaluation included a 20-item test developed by an audiology educator. Post-training satisfaction and self-confidence were evaluated using Likert scales. Mean post-training test scores improved by 6.9±9.8 percentage points in the TT group and by 21.1±7.8 points in the VRT group; the improvement in scores was significant for both groups. After completing the traditional training, the TT group was subsequently trained with the VR system, after which mean scores further improved by 7.5 points; there was no significant difference in post-VR training scores between the TT and VRT groups. After training, the TT and VRT groups completed satisfaction and self-confidence questionnaires. Satisfaction and self-confidence ratings were significantly higher for the VR training group, compared to the traditional training group. Satisfaction ratings were “good” (4 on Likert scale) for 74% of the TT group and 100% of the VRT group. Self-confidence ratings were “good” for 71% of the TT group and 92% of the VRT group. These results suggest that a VR training approach may be an effective alternative or supplement to traditional training for audiology students.

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“…From the analysis of free open questions, better access to health and social care and the use of transparent masks were the most frequent solutions proposed to mitigate the untoward impact of COVID-19 social restrictions. Whilst more effective against the spread of droplets, allowing also to maintain the physiological temperatures of upper airways under cold environmental conditions [ 30 ], traditional face masks can in fact cause communication barriers, especially in individuals with hearing disabilities, typically relying on lip reading and facial expressions. Nonetheless, transparent masks are not a certified PPE yet; hence, they are not accessible everywhere.…”

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Individuals with Hearing and Visual Disabilities during the First Pandemic Wave in Italy

Bubbico¹,

Bellizzi²,

Ferlito

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Background. The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed radical behavioral and social changes in the general population, significantly impacting the lives of individuals affected by disabilities. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on noninstitutionalized subjects with sensorineural disabilities during the first COVID-19 wave in Italy. Methods. A 39-item online national survey was disseminated from 1 April 2020 to 31 June 2020 via social media throughout Italy to communities of individuals with proven severe sensorineural disabilities, affiliated to five national patient associations. The survey collected extensive information on the socio-demographic profile, health, everyday activities, and lifestyle of individuals with hearing and visual disabilities. Results. One hundred and sixty-three respondents with hearing (66.9%) and visual (33.1%) disabilities returned a usable questionnaire. The mean age of interviewees was 38.4 ± 20.2 years and 56.3% of them were females. Despite the vast majority of respondents (77.9%) perceiving their health status as unchanged (68.8% of interviewees with hearing deficits vs. 96.3% of those with visual impairments), about half the interviewees reported sleep disorders during lock-down, more likely those with visual deficits. Remote services were seemingly more effective for business than school activities were. Furthermore, although just 18.8% of respondents rated remote rehabilitation care unsatisfactory, only 12.8% of interviewees felt supported by health and social services. The vast majority of respondents were concerned about the future and the risk of SARS-CoV-2 contagion, particularly individuals with hearing impairments. Among the various risk mitigation measures, facemasks caused the greatest discomfort due to communication barriers, particularly among interviewees affected by hearing disabilities (92.2% vs. 45.7%). The most common request (46.5%) of respondents to reduce the inconveniences of country lock-down was improving the access to and delivery of health and social services (19.3%), followed by the use of transparent masks (17.5%). Conclusions. Although health protection measures such as face masks and social distancing play a key role in preventing and controlling the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the unmet needs of disabled individuals should be carefully considered, especially those affected by sensory disabilities. Tailored access to health and social services for individuals affected by sensorineural disabilities should be implemented. Additional actions should include the use of face shields as a valid alternative to reduce communication barriers linked to hearing-impairment, as well as the improvement of remote services, especially distance learning at school.

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Telemedicine in Audiology. Best practice recommendations from the French Society of Audiology (SFA) and the French Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (SFORL)

Cited by 24 publications

References 36 publications

The impact of COVID-19 on provision of UK audiology services & on attitudes towards delivery of telehealth services

The impact of COVID-19 on provision of UK audiology services & on attitudes towards delivery of telehealth services

Training outcomes for audiology students using virtual reality or traditional training methods

The Impact of COVID-19 on Individuals with Hearing and Visual Disabilities during the First Pandemic Wave in Italy

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