Apps for hearing healthcare

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2015:210:666-8.

Abstract

The hearing healthcare scenario is rapidly evolving due to the pervasive use of m-Health solutions, in particular mobile apps. This brings along significant advantages and opportunities (e.g., accessibility, affordability, personalized healthcare, patient empowerment) as well as significant potential risks and threats (e.g., safety, misuse, quality issues, privacy). Our research aims at the identification and assessment of apps in the hearing healthcare domain. In this article we present an overview of the current availability, variety, and penetration of hearing-related apps.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Consumer Health Information / methods*
  • Correction of Hearing Impairment / methods*
  • Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted / methods
  • Hearing Tests / methods*
  • Mobile Applications*
  • Patient Education as Topic / methods
  • Self Care / methods*
  • Technology Assessment, Biomedical
  • Telemedicine / methods*
  • Therapy, Computer-Assisted / methods