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[The present position of the computer in audiometry (author's transl)]
Laryngologie, Rhinologie, Otologie
|June 1, 1980
Summary
Computers enhance subjective audiometry by controlling tests, offering flexibility, randomization, and response checking. This computer-controlled audiometry improves statistical analysis and detects subtle hearing threshold differences.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Computer Science
Context:
- The integration of computers into audiology has significantly advanced diagnostic capabilities.
- Subjective audiometry, in particular, benefits from on-line computer operations.
Purpose:
- To explore the advantages and applications of computer-controlled subjective audiometry.
- To differentiate between machine-registered and machine-controlled audiometric setups.
Summary:
- Computer-controlled audiometry offers enhanced flexibility, randomization, and real-time response monitoring, identifying patient inattentiveness.
- It enables on-line significance checking of results, potentially shortening investigations.
- Two modes are described: Kékésy's method (stimulus independent of response) and response-dependent methods.
Impact:
- Facilitates machine-compatible data output for advanced statistical evaluation in scientific research.
- Overcomes limitations of patient variability, enabling detection of finer hearing threshold differences.
- While valuable for research, routine use in large audiology centers requires careful consideration of patient psychological state.