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| Implementation of an App-Based Telemedicine Framework in
Otolaryngology:
Focusing on Remote Hearing Aid Fitting |
| 1 RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF HEARING ENHANCEMENT, YONSEI UNIVERSITY WONJU COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, WONJU, REPUBLIC OF KOREA 2 DEPARTMENT OF BIOSTATISTICS, YONSEI UNIVERSITY WONJU COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, WONJU, REPUBLIC OF KOREA 3 DEPARTMENT OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, YONSEI UNIVERSITY WONJU COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, WONJU, REPUBLIC OF KOREA |
| YUSEON BYUN,
YUSEON BYUN1,2, DONGHYEOK LEE1,2, JINHUI JEON1, YOUNG JOON SEO1,3
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¸ñÀû: While telemedicine has expanded rapidly since the COVID-19
pandemic, its
application in otolaryngology—particularly hearing rehabilitation
—
remains nascent. Hearing aid management requires ongoing follow-
up, but
geographical and physical barriers often reduce adherence. This
study
aims to develop and validate an app-based teleaudiology workflow
that
preserves clinical standards while improving accessibility. ¹æ¹ý:We developed ¡°Medi-Connect,¡± a telemedicine platform that
translates
the conventional hearing aid fitting process into a mobile
workflow. To
ensure diagnostic reliability, the process begins with a
mandatory
environment and sound calibration module. After calibration, an
integrated test battery—Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA), the Ling 6
Sound
Test, and Speech Audiometry (SA)—is administered. Test results,
along
with patient-reported sound quality and feedback-control
impressions,
inform remote fitting adjustments. Clinical continuity is
supported
through real-time video consultations and synchronized data
sharing
between patients and clinicians. °á°ú:Preliminary implementation showed subjective satisfaction was maintained
or improved compared with baseline. The workflow reduced time and
financial burdens associated with clinic visits without compromising
fitting quality. Remote iterative adjustments appear effective for
patients needing frequent follow-up but experiencing mobility
constraints. °á·Ð:This app-based model integrates diagnostic testing and clinical
decision-making into a unified remote workflow. With favorable
satisfaction trends and improved logistical efficiency, it offers
a
viable alternative to in-person hearing aid management. These
findings
support future large-scale prospective trials to evaluate long-
term
outcomes and cost-effectiveness. |
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