2023 Early Hearing Detection & Intervention Conference
March 5-7, 2023 • Cincinnati, OH
10/26/2019 | 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM | Teleaudiology: Improving Access to Hearing Healthcare | Ventana Ballroom B
Teleaudiology: Improving Access to Hearing Healthcare
Advancements in audiology diagnostic and therapeutic technologies combined with readily available communication technologies has provided an opportunity to revolutionize hearing health services in low-resource communities across the globe. There are now a number of options to allow nearly every aspect of a patient’s hearing healthcare journey to be performed via teleaudiology. With the assistance of local trained support staff and an internet connection, patients in under-serviced locations can benefit from comprehensive audiologic services from diagnostic testing to hearing aid fittings. This presentation will define modalities of teleaudiology and demonstrate how each method can be applied to bridge the gap to quality hearing health services.
- At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to describe two methods of teleaudiology.
- At the end of this presentation, the participant will be able to select a method of teleaudiology that is appropriate for specific needs of underserviced areas.
Presentation:
This presentation has not yet been uploaded.
Handouts:
Handout is not Available
Transcripts:
CART transcripts are NOT YET available, but will be posted shortly after the conference
Presenters/Authors
Laura Prigge
(), Grason-Stadler, lrpr@grason-stadler.com;
Laura Prigge, AuD is an Application Specialist with GSI. Laura received her Doctorate of Audiology degree from AT Still University, a Master's of Arts in Audiology from UCONN and a Bachelor's of Science degree in Communication Disorderes from Western Illinois University. Laura’s 15+ years of experience includes providing manufacturing support for a leading hearing aid manufacturer as well as technical audiology training and support for an international audiologic equipment company. Prior to that, she managed education and training at another hearing aid manufacturer and conducted audiologic evaluations on children, adults, and geriatric patients at a retail hearing center.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
Nonfinancial -