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When we hear a sound, our nervous system is detecting sound waves—pressure waves of mechanical energy traveling through a medium. The frequency of the wave is perceived as pitch, while the amplitude is perceived as loudness.

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Rethinking the Booth: A Commentary on Implementing Boothless Audiometry for Hearing Conservation Programs.

Alyssa Davidson¹, Victoria Bugtong², Devon Kulinski^1,3

¹National Military Audiology and Speech Pathology Center, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD.

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Boothless audiometry offers a flexible solution for hearing conservation, overcoming space limitations of traditional tests. This method enhances accessibility and service delivery in audiology programs.

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Area of Science:

Audiology
Hearing Conservation
Public Health

Background:

Traditional booth-based audiometry faces space and access challenges.
Hearing conservation programs require adaptable testing solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss the evolving role of boothless audiometry in hearing conservation.
To explore boothless solutions for maintaining and improving audiology service delivery.

Main Methods:

Conceptual discussion on boothless audiometry's utility.
Real-world implementation example from Department of Defense (DOD) hearing conservation clinics.

Main Results:

Over 40,000 boothless hearing tests conducted by DOD programs (2021-2025).
High patient satisfaction reported for boothless testing compared to traditional methods.
Key implementation factors include quiet environments and staff training.

Conclusions:

Boothless audiometry is a viable, underutilized model for hearing conservation.
Its portability and scalability suit diverse settings and outreach.
Audiologists should consider boothless methods to increase access to care.