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Published on: February 14, 2014
Is there a clinical application for tablet-based automated audiometry in children?
Olivia Pereira1, Lauren E Pasko2, Jenna Supinski3
1Center for Pediatric Auditory and Speech Sciences, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, 1600 Rockland Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803, USA.
Tablet-based automated audiometry is a valid alternative to traditional methods for children aged 7-12. This approach is not yet recommended for 6-year-olds due to potential inaccuracies in hearing threshold estimation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Audiology
- Hearing Screening Technology
- Clinical Diagnostics
Background:
- Automated audiometry shows promise for pediatric hearing screenings.
- Limited research exists on tablet-based automated audiometry as an alternative to manual methods for pediatric hearing threshold estimation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the validity and efficiency of tablet-based automated audiometry compared to traditional manual audiometry in school-aged children.
Main Methods:
- Hearing thresholds were measured in 32 children (ages 6-12) using both standard and tablet-based automated audiometry in a soundproof booth.
- Data collected included test administration time, participant preference, and medical history.
Main Results:
- 67% of threshold differences between automated and standard methods were within the clinically acceptable 10 dB range.
- Automated audiometry showed higher thresholds by 12 dB in 6-year-olds, 7 dB in 7-9 year-olds, and 3 dB in 10-12 year-olds.
- Test administration times were comparable, averaging 12.3 minutes for standard and 11.9 minutes for automated audiometry.
Conclusions:
- Tablet-based automated audiometry is a viable option for hearing threshold assessment in children aged 7-12 years.
- Current tablet-based automated audiometry may not be suitable for clinical use in 6-year-old children.
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