Journal article
Tele-ABR using a satellite connection in a mobile van for newborn hearing testing
Journal of telemedicine and telecare, v 19(5), pp 233-237
01 Jul 2013
PMID: 24163231
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Abstract
We assessed the feasibility of conducting Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) testing in a mobile van with satellite connectivity, with the help of trained health workers. ABR recordings in newborn babies made by telemedicine were compared with recordings made face to face. The auditory evoked response equipment was controlled by an audiologist at a nearby hospital. Videoconferencing was used during the testing process to monitor patient preparation by the village health worker. A total of 24 newborns (13 male and 11 female) aged 8-30 days underwent ABR in face-to-face and tele-mode. There was no significant difference between peak V latency measured at three intensity levels in the two modes. Agreement between the two methods of measurement was examined with a Bland-Altman plot. Almost all points were within the limits of agreement, suggesting no bias in the telemedicine measurements. Real-time tele-ABR testing as a component of newborn hearing screening is feasible in a mobile van using satellite link with the assistance of village health workers.
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- Title
- Tele-ABR using a satellite connection in a mobile van for newborn hearing testing
- Creators
- Vidya Ramkumar - Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and ResearchJames W. Hall - Nova Southeastern UniversityRoopa Nagarajan - Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and ResearchVanaja C. Shankarnarayan - Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed UniversitySelvakumar Kumaravelu - Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
- Publication Details
- Journal of telemedicine and telecare, v 19(5), pp 233-237
- Publisher
- Sage
- Number of pages
- 5
- Grant note
- Indian Council of Medical Research; Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Audiology - Distance
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000324161900001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84890185782
- Other Identifier
- 991022019606604721
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- Health Care Sciences & Services