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S Derin1, O H Cam2, H Beydilli3
1Department of Otolaryngology,School of Medicine,Mugla Sitki Kocman University,Mugla,Turkey.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|January 20, 2016
Summary
A smartphone application for hearing loss evaluation demonstrated reliable results when compared to traditional audiometry. This mobile tool offers a convenient and accurate method for initial hearing assessments.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Mobile Health Technology
- Diagnostic Accuracy
Background:
- Conventional audiometry is the standard for hearing loss evaluation.
- There is a growing need for accessible and portable audiological tools.
- Mobile applications offer potential for widespread hearing screening.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the accuracy and reliability of a mobile audiology application with conventional audiometry.
- To assess the utility of smartphone-based hearing tests for initial diagnosis.
- To evaluate the performance of the Ear Trumpet application on iOS devices.
Main Methods:
- 32 patients with diagnosed hearing loss were included in the study.
- Conventional audiometry was performed, followed by a smartphone-based hearing test using the Ear Trumpet app.
- Data from both methods were compared using Cohen's kappa analysis.
Main Results:
- The mobile application showed full compatibility with conventional audiometry in 39 out of 64 ears.
- A statistically significant concordant relationship was found between the two testing methods (p < 0.05).
- The Ear Trumpet app (version 1.0.2) on an iPhone 5 provided reliable hearing loss measurements.
Conclusions:
- The Ear Trumpet mobile application is a viable tool for audiological evaluation.
- Smartphone-based audiometry can provide accurate and reliable initial hearing loss assessments.
- This technology offers a compact and simple solution for accessible hearing testing.
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