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ArticleIndian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India2024

New Age Hearing Testing at your Fingertips: Shravana Mitra App.

Jaishree Pitchaimani, Rakesh Bs, Bharathi Mb, Sudarshan Patil Kulkarni, Shashidhar R, Sumukh Ka Moudgalya, Mahendhar Hn, Prajwal Hs

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Article in Indian journal of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery : official publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Jaishree PitchaimaniDepartment of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysuru, 570004 Karnataka India.ORCID 0000-0002-0277-1963
Rakesh BsDepartment of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysuru, 570004 Karnataka India.
Bharathi MbDepartment of ENT and Head & Neck Surgery, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSSAHER), Mysuru, 570004 Karnataka India.
Sudarshan Patil KulkarniDepartment of Electronics & Communication, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, JSS Science and Technology University (JSSSTU), Mysuru, 570006 Karnataka India.
Shashidhar RDepartment of Electronics & Communication, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, JSS Science and Technology University (JSSSTU), Mysuru, 570006 Karnataka India.
Sumukh Ka MoudgalyaDepartment of Electronics & Communication, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, JSS Science and Technology University (JSSSTU), Mysuru, 570006 Karnataka India.
Mahendhar HnDepartment of Electronics & Communication, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, JSS Science and Technology University (JSSSTU), Mysuru, 570006 Karnataka India.
Prajwal HsDepartment of Electronics & Communication, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, JSS Science and Technology University (JSSSTU), Mysuru, 570006 Karnataka India.
JSS Science and Technology University · INJSS Academy of Higher Education and Research · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionWHO estimated the prevalence of disabling hearing loss is 5% of the world population (430 million). People with a risk of hearing loss from noise exposure, ototoxic drugs, and comorbidities need regular hearing assessments. It is done by pure tone audiometry (PTA), requiring a skilled audiologist, special equipment, and a soundproof room. Modern technologies can help in overcoming these barriers. This study aimed to fill the lacuna by developing a new android-based application "Shravana Mitra" (Hearing companion) with features of both air conduction (AC) and bone conduction (BC) testing.

objectivesTo develop, corroborate and compare smartphone application-based audiometry with PTA. METHODOLOGY: This study was done in three phases -(i) development of a mobile application, (ii) app validation in healthy individuals (iii) testing and comparison of results with PTA in individuals visiting OPD. The third phase was done as a cross-sectional observational study including 780 individuals visiting OPD of 10-60 years of age.

resultsThe mean age of the study population was 32.89 years with female preponderance (57%). In AC testing, 83% of the pure tone average of the mobile application was within 5 dB of PTA thresholds and 99% was within 10 dB and for BC testing, 81% was within 5 dB of PTA thresholds and 98% within 10 dB.

conclusionOur user-friendly mobile application- Shravana Mitra is the first Indian application available in the google play store with both AC & BC testing, multiple language options and accuracy similar to PTA. Thus, it can be used as the best hearing screening tool in camps, high-risk individuals, or any healthcare setup requiring initial hearing assessment.

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Air conductionAndroid application audiometryBone conductionPTASscreening tool

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PMID38440607
PMCPMC10908892
OpenAlexW4386422220

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