Impact of the Pandemic on Audiology: Practices in Tele-Audiology

ABSTRACT

Social distance, quarantine measures, and the risk of infection during the new coronavirus pandemic have limited course of diagnosis, follow-up, and rehabilitation of patients with hearing loss. Audiologists are looking for innovative ways to meet the patients’ needs and to overcome these difficulties. Tele-audiology applications, supported by new technologies, can help reduce the risk of spreading the infection and maintain social distancing by avoiding direct patient contact. This review aims to examine the opportunities offered by tele-audiology applications to overcome the clinical difficulties caused by the need for social distancing and the pandemic. © 2022 Archives of Health Science and Research. All rights reserved.