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Argumentum ad Ignorantiam: Smartphone-Connected Listening Devices
David W Maidment1, Amyn M Amlani2
1School of Sport, Exercise, and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, United Kingdom.
Seminars in Hearing
|December 28, 2020
Summary
Connected hearing devices improve hearing healthcare access and affordability. While evidence supports their benefits, clinical effectiveness compared to traditional hearing aids requires further research.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Health Technology
- Digital Health
Background:
- The past decade has seen a rise in Bluetooth-enabled hearing devices.
- These include smartphone-connected hearing aids, direct-to-consumer products, and hearing aid applications.
- A key feature is user customization via smartphone apps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review literature on connected hearing technologies.
- To assess their application, benefits, and potential to improve hearing healthcare accessibility and affordability.
- To evaluate their role as an alternative to traditional hearing aids.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on connected hearing devices.
- Analysis of evidence regarding accessibility, affordability, and clinical effectiveness.
- Consideration of the impact of tele-audiology platforms.
Main Results:
- Connected hearing devices enhance accessibility and affordability of hearing amplification.
- Evidence suggests these technologies can improve user experience through self-adjustment.
- The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of connected technologies for remote care.
Conclusions:
- Connected hearing devices show promise in making hearing healthcare more accessible and affordable.
- Further research is needed to establish their clinical efficacy as a replacement for traditional hearing aids.
- These technologies are crucial for the future of tele-audiology and remote patient management.
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