Accuracy of Smartphone Self-Hearing Test Applications Across Frequencies and Earphone Styles in Adults.

Conclusions: Self-hearing test apps can be accurate in hearing threshold assessment and screening for mild or greater hearing loss (> 25 dB HL) when using appropriate transducers. To ensure accuracy, manufacturers should specify earphone model instructions to users of smartphone-based self-hearing test apps.
PMID: 30242342 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: American Journal of Audiology - September 13, 2018 Category: Audiology Authors: Barczik J, Serpanos YC Tags: Am J Audiol Source Type: research