PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Accessibility·2w agoDiscoverability and characteristics of health and fitness apps for deaf/hard-of-hearing and blind/low-vision usersAs audiologists increasingly recommend digital health tools, understanding the landscape of accessible apps for deaf and hard-of-hearing users is essential for equitable patient care.
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4w agoAvatar therapy for bothersome tinnitus using an augmented reality mobile application: a pilot feasibility studyDigital and AR-based tinnitus interventions are an emerging frontier; this feasibility work helps establish whether avatar therapy translated into a mobile app is viable enough to test in a powered clinical trial.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·5w agoOver-the-counter hearing aids and integrated health-monitoring sensors: a review of clinical evidence and implementationAudiologists should stay informed about OTC hearing aid clinical evidence gaps and emerging sensor integration, as these developments directly affect patient counseling, fitting workflows, and clinic business models.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoSmartphone-based vestibular & gait analysis for remote fall risk assessmentSmartphone-based vestibular and gait analysis shows promise for remote fall-risk screening in dizzy patients, but clinical adoption should await prospective validation studies with larger, diverse populations before replacing standard vestibular assessments.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoThe role of perceived competence in remote cochlear implant aftercare: a mixed-methods studyClinicians offering remote cochlear implant aftercare should assess and actively support patients' sense of competence with digital tools, as low perceived competence may reduce uptake of remote services.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoPortable automated rapid testing for auditory assessment: repeated at-home testing in older adultsAt-home automated hearing testing in older adults shows promise for monitoring hearing changes tied to cognitive decline, but clinical adoption should await larger validation studies before changing screening protocols.＋Save
