Accuracy and Pitfalls in the Smartphone-Based Audiometry Examination
Introduction: Approximately 466 million people suffer from hearing loss worldwide, with Indonesia ranking fourth in Southeast Asia. However, conventional pure-tone audiometry is not yet available in many areas because of its high cost. Numerous available smartphone-based audiometry applications are...
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| description | Introduction: Approximately 466 million people suffer from hearing loss worldwide, with Indonesia ranking fourth in Southeast Asia. However, conventional pure-tone audiometry is not yet available in many areas because of its high cost. Numerous available smartphone-based audiometry applications are potential alternative screening tools for hearing loss, especially in Indonesia. This study examined the findings on the validation of smartphone-based audiometry applications to assess hearing functions available in Indonesia. Materials and Methods: Based on the established eligibility criteria, this study was conducted by browsing the relevant literature validating smartphone-based audiometry applications in Indonesia. Relevant study data, such as the author, year, location, implementation procedures, and outcomes, were extracted and summarized. Results: This systematic review found 17 relevant and eligible publications. Of the six applications tested, 5 were found to have good validity, such as uHearTM, Audiogram MobileTM, AudCalTM, Hearing TestTM e-audiologia, and WuliraTM. All smartphone-based audiometry was tested only for the air conduction threshold and was influenced by several factors. Conclusion: Because smartphone-based audiometry is inexpensive, simple, and more accessible than conventional audiometric testing, it can be useful as a screening modality or alternative approach to assess hearing function. Unfortunately, smartphone-based audiometry cannot replace conventional audiometry in diagnosing hearing impairment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ab34b32fc529449bbeff69d9c19d06612024-04-16T09:04:12ZengMashhad University of Medical SciencesIranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology2251-72512251-726X2024-03-0136242143110.22038/ijorl.2024.71187.346223921Accuracy and Pitfalls in the Smartphone-Based Audiometry ExaminationRamtry Berampu0Indri Adriztina1Ferryan Sofyan2Yetty Machrina3Ichwanul Adenin4Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia.Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia.Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia.Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia.Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sumatera Utara.Introduction: Approximately 466 million people suffer from hearing loss worldwide, with Indonesia ranking fourth in Southeast Asia. However, conventional pure-tone audiometry is not yet available in many areas because of its high cost. Numerous available smartphone-based audiometry applications are potential alternative screening tools for hearing loss, especially in Indonesia. This study examined the findings on the validation of smartphone-based audiometry applications to assess hearing functions available in Indonesia. Materials and Methods: Based on the established eligibility criteria, this study was conducted by browsing the relevant literature validating smartphone-based audiometry applications in Indonesia. Relevant study data, such as the author, year, location, implementation procedures, and outcomes, were extracted and summarized. Results: This systematic review found 17 relevant and eligible publications. Of the six applications tested, 5 were found to have good validity, such as uHearTM, Audiogram MobileTM, AudCalTM, Hearing TestTM e-audiologia, and WuliraTM. All smartphone-based audiometry was tested only for the air conduction threshold and was influenced by several factors. Conclusion: Because smartphone-based audiometry is inexpensive, simple, and more accessible than conventional audiometric testing, it can be useful as a screening modality or alternative approach to assess hearing function. Unfortunately, smartphone-based audiometry cannot replace conventional audiometry in diagnosing hearing impairment.https://ijorl.mums.ac.ir/article_23921_544c63999d287f02e83443f42cc030c7.pdfaudiometrysmartphonehearing losshearing testsmartphone-based |
| spellingShingle | Ramtry Berampu Indri Adriztina Ferryan Sofyan Yetty Machrina Ichwanul Adenin Accuracy and Pitfalls in the Smartphone-Based Audiometry Examination Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology audiometry smartphone hearing loss hearing test smartphone-based |
| title | Accuracy and Pitfalls in the Smartphone-Based Audiometry Examination |
| title_full | Accuracy and Pitfalls in the Smartphone-Based Audiometry Examination |
| title_fullStr | Accuracy and Pitfalls in the Smartphone-Based Audiometry Examination |
| title_full_unstemmed | Accuracy and Pitfalls in the Smartphone-Based Audiometry Examination |
| title_short | Accuracy and Pitfalls in the Smartphone-Based Audiometry Examination |
| title_sort | accuracy and pitfalls in the smartphone based audiometry examination |
| topic | audiometry smartphone hearing loss hearing test smartphone-based |
| url | https://ijorl.mums.ac.ir/article_23921_544c63999d287f02e83443f42cc030c7.pdf |
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