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Audiology telepractice in a clinical environment: a communication perspective
Ellen S Crowell1, Gregg D Givens, Gloria L Jones
1Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, College of Allied Health Sciences, East Carolina University Telemedicine Center, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina 27834, USA.
The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology
|August 24, 2011
Summary
Remote audiology services delivered online offer comparable results to in-person visits. This innovative approach improves hearing healthcare access for underserved populations using web-based systems and wireless audiometers.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Telemedicine
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Access to hearing healthcare is a global challenge.
- Traditional audiology services face limitations in reach and accessibility.
- Telehealth offers a promising solution for expanding audiology services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of remote audiological assessments.
- To explore the integration of web-based systems, wireless audiometers, and videoconferencing in clinical practice.
- To compare remote assessment results with traditional face-to-face assessments.
Main Methods:
- A web-based system integrating wireless audiometers and videoconferencing was implemented.
- Remote audiological assessments were conducted in an active medical practice.
- Data from remote assessments were compared to results from conventional in-person assessments.
Main Results:
- Preliminary data indicated comparable assessment results between remote and traditional methods.
- The study demonstrated the successful convergence of internet, wireless, and videoconferencing technologies in a clinical setting.
- Pragmatic issues related to technology integration were identified and discussed.
Conclusions:
- Remote hearing assessments via the internet are achievable and effective.
- Teleaudiology enhances hearing healthcare accessibility, particularly for underserved groups.
- A distributed system supported by appropriate staff is key to successful remote audiology.
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