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Design of a Web services based system for remote hearing diagnosis
Jianchu Yao1, Yongbo Wan, Gregg Givens
1Department of Engineering, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, USA. yaoj@ecu.edu
Summary
This study introduces a web-based system for remote pure tone hearing tests, enhancing accessibility for underserved populations. Its scalable design and database integration facilitate broader audiological service delivery and electronic health record compatibility.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Health Informatics
- Computer Science
Background:
- Traditional hearing tests require specialized equipment and trained personnel, limiting access.
- Underserved populations often face significant barriers to obtaining audiological services.
- Existing systems may lack scalability and interoperability with electronic medical records.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel web services-based distributed system for remote pure tone hearing tests.
- To improve the accessibility of hearing test services for underserved populations.
- To design a scalable and integrable system for audiological services.
Main Methods:
- Development of a browser-server architecture for remote testing.
- Implementation of a three-tier software design for scalability.
- Utilizing a standard database for storing testing data.
Main Results:
- The system successfully enables remote pure tone hearing tests.
- Hardware and software requirements on client computers are minimized.
- The system architecture supports easy scalability for additional audiological services.
- Testing data can be integrated into electronic medical records.
Conclusions:
- The developed system enhances the accessibility of hearing tests.
- The distributed, web-based approach is effective for remote audiological assessments.
- The system's design promotes scalability and integration with existing healthcare IT infrastructure.
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