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Sophie Brice1, Elaine Saunders1,2, Brent Edwards3
1Australian Institute of Health Service Management, COBE, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
A new framework helps navigate hearing healthcare options by categorizing innovations in service, channel, and technology. This aids clinicians and individuals in finding personalized hearing solutions.
Area of Science:
- Audiology and Hearing Healthcare Innovation
- Health Services Research
Background:
- The hearing healthcare industry is undergoing rapid evolution, necessitating better tools for understanding service and product delivery.
- Current audiological care lacks a framework to match individual needs with available provision options.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a framework for describing and discussing service and product delivery options in contemporary hearing care.
- To provide a structured approach for clinicians and clients to navigate hearing healthcare solutions.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review using the PRISMA approach.
- Mapping, validation, and thematic analysis of relevant literature and validation criteria.
Main Results:
- No existing frameworks were identified for matching needs with current hearing care provision options.
- A novel framework was developed with three core domains: Service, Channel, and Technology/Device.
- The framework differentiates innovation in technology, service delivery, and the channels used.
Conclusions:
- The developed framework enhances understanding of innovation within the hearing healthcare industry.
- It allows for disambiguation of hearing health services, hearing loss technology, and delivery channels.
- The framework has potential as a versatile tool for the hearing healthcare sector.
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