Official websites use. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Disclosure: The authors have declared that no competing interests existed at the time of publication. Correspondence to Wendy Steuerwald: wwsteuer texaschildrens. The purpose of this manuscript is to describe the regulatory, technological, and training considerations for audiologists investigating telehealth and to offer some examples of audiology services provided through telehealth.
The authors presented the regulatory components, the technology required for audiology staff and patients, and staff training for the audiology telehealth program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Four case studies highlighting the successful use of telehealth in providing auditory device services to patients were also presented. The described regulatory, technological, and training hierarchy provides a framework for audiologists interested in starting a telehealth program.
The cases presented illustrate that telehealth can be used to provide some auditory device services, such as troubleshooting, mapping, and parent consulting. When referencing the current program, the term telehealth will be used in this article.
The terminology used by authors in cited articles will be used in order to accurately report their research. Most parents of children with hearing loss understand that auditory devices such as hearing aids and cochlear implants need to function appropriately and be worn consistently in order for their children to achieve the best educational, social, and vocational outcomes.
Auditory devices often do not function properly due to a variety of reasonsβfrom minor issues, such as broken tubing, to major issues, such as physical damage. Parents are often the first people to suspect that an auditory device may not be functioning properly and may need assistance in determining the status of an auditory device.
