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Trans-Tympanic Drug Delivery for the Treatment of Ototoxicity
Published on: March 16, 2018
Using tablet-based technology to deliver time-efficient ototoxicity monitoring
Douglas Brungart1, Jaclyn Schurman1,2, Dawn Konrad-Martin3,4
1a Walter Reed National Military Medical Center , Bethesda , MD , USA.
Mobile technology offers a promising alternative for ototoxicity monitoring programmes (OMPs), providing efficient, portable, and self-administered testing options. This can reduce patient burden and improve accessibility compared to traditional audiometric methods.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Medical Technology
- Ototoxicity Monitoring
Background:
- Traditional ototoxicity monitoring programmes (OMPs) involve extensive audiometric testing in clinical settings.
- Current OMP protocols can be burdensome and costly for patients with severe illnesses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore mobile technologies as potential adjuncts to traditional audiometric testing in OMPs.
- To highlight emerging technologies that could enhance the efficiency and accessibility of ototoxicity monitoring.
Main Methods:
- A non-systematic review of current literature on ototoxicity monitoring technologies.
- Consultation with experts on the impact of new technologies on OMPs.
Main Results:
- Commercially available OMP devices and technologies were identified and reviewed.
- The benefits and limitations of portable, tablet-based ototoxicity monitoring solutions were discussed.
Conclusions:
- Mobile technology can significantly influence the development and implementation of OMPs.
- These technologies offer time-efficient, portable, and self-administered testing, potentially lowering barriers to patient access in clinics and homes.
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