Journal article
Providing Tele ABR in Rural India
Perspectives on telepractice, v 4(1), pp 30-36
Mar 2014
Abstract
This paper discusses the challenges in conducting real time diagnostic Tele-Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing in remote rural locations, based on our experience with testing over 100 infants and young children in a community based hearing screening program. Two methods of tele-ABR, one using satellite connectivity in a mobile tele-van and other using broadband internet connectivity in a non-government organization at the remote location is used in the program. Advantages and disadvantages related to the two methods, challenges with respect to training technicians for telepractice, training village health workers for remote assistance, and other practical and logistic considerations in conducting tele-ABR in remote site is detailed.
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- Title
- Providing Tele ABR in Rural India
- Creators
- Vidya Ramkumar - Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and ResearchRoopa Nagarajan - Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and ResearchSelvakumar Kumaravelu - Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and ResearchJames W. Hall - University of Pretoria
- Publication Details
- Perspectives on telepractice, v 4(1), pp 30-36
- Number of pages
- 7
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Audiology - Distance
- Other Identifier
- 991022019601304721