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Pedro Dias1, Bruno Aguiar1, Filipe Sousa1
1Fraunhofer Portugal - AICOS, Porto, Portugal.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|May 19, 2015
Summary
This study developed smartphone-based methods to monitor vision and hearing loss at home, aiding in fall risk assessment. Promising results show good correlation with traditional tests, offering a valuable tool for ongoing health tracking.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Ophthalmology
- Audiology
Background:
- Falls represent a significant global cause of accidental injury deaths.
- Assessing vision and hearing loss is crucial for fall risk evaluation.
- Regular clinical monitoring for these sensory impairments can be challenging due to long intervals between visits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define methodologies for evaluating vision and hearing loss as factors impacting fall risk.
- To provide users with tools for at-home monitoring of vision and hearing between clinical appointments.
- To support continuous health tracking and early detection of sensory decline.
Main Methods:
- Development of novel methodologies for vision and hearing assessment using an Android smartphone.
- Implementation of tests for distance visual acuity and hearing ability.
- User testing with a sample of the target population to evaluate system performance.
Main Results:
- The proposed methodologies demonstrated a good ability to measure vision and hearing via smartphone.
- Promising results were achieved in common vision and hearing tests.
- A good correlation was observed between the system's results and traditional clinical tests for visual acuity and user-reported hearing data.
Conclusions:
- Smartphone-based methodologies offer a viable approach for at-home monitoring of vision and hearing.
- These tools can supplement clinical visits, enabling continuous tracking of sensory function.
- The findings support the potential of mobile health technology in managing fall risk factors.
