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[Automatic storage for the analysis of audiometric values (author's transl)]
Laryngologie, Rhinologie, Otologie
|November 1, 1979
Summary
This study introduces an efficient operating system for audiometric surveys, enabling immediate data storage of Hearing Threshold Levels. This system streamlines analysis for large-scale audiological assessments, reducing costs and time.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Occupational Health
- Data Management
Context:
- Audiometric surveys generate numerous data points, making manual analysis time-consuming and expensive.
- Efficient data processing is crucial for large-scale audiological assessments.
- Existing methods for audiometric data analysis are often laborious and costly.
Purpose:
- To develop an operating system for immediate storage of Hearing Threshold Level data during audiometric surveys.
- To reduce the time and cost associated with analyzing audiometric data.
- To facilitate prompt analysis of audiological findings.
Summary:
- A novel operating system was developed to record Hearing Threshold Level data and relevant individual information directly during audiometric surveys.
- The system utilizes standard clinical methods for determining Hearing Threshold Level and integrates with a XY-recorder for graphic representation.
- The system was successfully implemented in a survey of 1,300 employees in noisy environments, allowing for immediate post-investigation analysis.
Impact:
- Enables immediate analysis of audiological data, improving efficiency in occupational health settings.
- Reduces the costs associated with processing large volumes of audiometric data.
- Provides a successful model for data management in large-scale hearing conservation programs.