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Hearing health-care delivery in sub-Saharan Africa – a role for tele-audiology [PDF]

Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 2009
Hearing loss is the most prevalent chronic disability and a major contributor to the global burden of disease. Its effects are far-reaching and can lead to severely restricted developmental outcomes for children and limited vocational prospects for adults.
Swanepoel, De Wet, Olusanya, Bolajoko O., Mars, Maurice   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Impact of COVID-19 on the access to hearing health care services for children with cochlear implants: a survey of parents [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

F1000Research, 2020
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the world in an unprecedented manner. It has aggravated psychological distress in parents of children with cochlear implants.
Mohammed Ayas, Ahmad Mohd Haider Ali Al Amadi, Duaa Khaled, Ahmad Munzer Alwaa   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Implementation and evaluation of a rural community-based pediatric hearing screening program integrating in-person and tele-diagnostic auditory brainstem response (ABR)

BMC Health Services Research, 2019
Background In an attempt to reach remote rural areas, this study explores a community-based, pediatric hearing screening program in villages, integrating two models of diagnostic ABR testing; one using a tele-medicine approach and the other a traditional
Vidya Ramkumar, Roopa Nagarajan, Vanaja C. Shankarnarayan, Selvakumar Kumaravelu, James W. Hall   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

eHealth and the hearing aid adult patient journey: a state-of-the-art review

BioMedical Engineering OnLine, 2018
The number and variety of eHealth services for adults and older adults who use hearing aids (HAs) are growing rapidly. This area holds promise to increase cost-efficiency, enable better access to care, and improve patient outcomes and satisfaction ...
Alessia Paglialonga, Annette Cleveland Nielsen, Elisabeth Ingo, Caitlin Barr, Ariane Laplante-Lévesque   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Narrative review on embracing advances in technology for clinical teaching and learning in audiology: opportunities delivered by COVID-19 to the South African academy

Frontiers in Education
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic precipitated a global shift in education and healthcare delivery, including the field of audiology. In South Africa, the sudden transition to remote learning and tele-healthcare posed unique challenges, particularly given ...
Katijah Khoza-Shangase
doaj   +1 more source

A Review of Current Pediatric Tele-Audiology eHealth Platforms

, 2022
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify current pediatric tele-audiology hearing technology platforms for young children with hearing loss and their families. Method: An exploratory, descriptive design was used to evaluate features of available pediatric tele-audiology platforms for parents and audiologists to implement for young children ...
openaire   +3 more sources

Three Challenging Cases of Autoimmune Encephalitis: A Case‐Series and a Review of the Literature

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 1, January 2026.
ABSTRACT This manuscript highlights the importance of considering autoimmune encephalitis in patients presenting with multisystem symptoms that cannot be explained by a single neurological condition. Early inclusion of autoimmune encephalitis in the differential diagnosis can help avoid unnecessary treatments and reduce overall healthcare costs.
Mohammad Ali Bahramy, Pegah Pedramfard, Reza Shahriarirad   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Telepractice in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology: Prospects and Challenges

Journal of Indian Speech Language & Hearing Association, 2018
With the advancement in science and technology, the information and communication technology (ICT) mode has been put to best use in the health-care sectors. Unlike health, communication disorders pose special challenges to service delivery.
Prema K. S. Rao, R. Yashaswini
doaj   +1 more source

Impact of Virtual Care on Speech‐Language Services

International Journal of Language &Communication Disorders, Volume 60, Issue 6, November/December 2025.
ABSTRACT Introduction COVID‐19 impacted care delivery in rehabilitation services including speech‐language pathology. The purpose of this study was to examine speech‐language pathologists’(SLPs) perspectives on the effectiveness of virtual care delivered during the pandemic in Canada, their experiences with therapy delivered virtually and their views ...
Elizabeth M. Fitzpatrick, Allyson C. Grant, Taylor King   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cost Benefit and Carbon Emission Saving Analysis of Remote Cochlear Implant Programming

The Laryngoscope, Volume 135, Issue 10, Page 3877-3884, October 2025.
Virtual synchronous remote CI programming and troubleshooting generates significant cost savings in post‐surgical care. Additionally, it achieves remarkable carbon emissions savings. More widespread adoption is expected especially for those who reside far from implant centers.
Karolina Gaebe, Amy Ng, Jennifer L. Spiegel, Trung N. Le, Vincent Y.‐W. Lin, Joseph M. Chen   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source