Tele-Audiology: Current State and Future Directions.
Tele-Audiology: Current State and Future Directions.
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DOI：
10.3389/fdgth.2021.788103
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发表时间：
2021
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Zeng FG
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作者：
D'Onofrio KL;Zeng FG
当前的新冠肺炎疫情突显了远程听力学的重要性。本文回顾了远程听力学实践的现状，同时提出了它的局限性和机遇。具体地说，这篇综述涉及：(1)听力保健的障碍，(2)远程听力学服务，以及(3)远程听力学的关键问题、挑战和未来方向。越来越多的证据表明，远程听力学是一种可行的服务提供模式，因为远程听力筛查、诊断测试、干预和康复都可以可靠和有效地完成。远程听力学的好处包括改善了获得护理的机会，增加了随访率，减少了旅行时间和成本。尽管如此，从确保安全可靠的互联网连接到控制环境噪音，以及满足所有州和联邦的许可证和报销规定，仍然存在重大的后勤和技术挑战。未来的研发，特别是人工智能的进步，将继续提高远程听力学的接受度，扩大远程护理，并最终提高患者的满意度。
The importance of tele-audiology has been heightened by the current COVID-19 pandemic. The present article reviews the current state of tele-audiology practice while presenting its limitations and opportunities. Specifically, this review addresses: (1) barriers to hearing healthcare, (2) tele-audiology services, and (3) tele-audiology key issues, challenges, and future directions. Accumulating evidence suggests that tele-audiology is a viable service delivery model, as remote hearing screening, diagnostic testing, intervention, and rehabilitation can each be completed reliably and effectively. The benefits of tele-audiology include improved access to care, increased follow-up rates, and reduced travel time and costs. Still, significant logistical and technical challenges remain from ensuring a secure and robust internet connection to controlling ambient noise and meeting all state and federal licensure and reimbursement regulations. Future research and development, especially advancements in artificial intelligence, will continue to increase tele-audiology acceptance, expand remote care, and ultimately improve patient satisfaction.