Tele-Audiology: Reliability of Remote Hearing Assessments – A Review

Author(s)	Mr. Anshuman Yadav, Mr. Lalit Kumar Maurya, Mr. Himanshu Singh
Country	India
Abstract	Tele-audiology refers to the use of telecommunication technologies to deliver audiological services remotely, including hearing assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and follow-up care. The demand for tele-audiology has increased significantly due to advancements in digital health technologies and the need to improve access to hearing healthcare, particularly in underserved and remote populations. This review examines the reliability and validity of remote hearing assessments compared to conventional in-person audiological evaluations. Key components reviewed include pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, immittance testing, otoacoustic emissions, and auditory brainstem response conducted via tele-audiology. Findings from existing literature suggest that, when appropriate protocols and calibrated equipment are used, tele-audiology demonstrates comparable reliability to face-to-face assessments for many audiological measures. However, challenges related to ambient noise control, internet connectivity, standardization, and patient cooperation remain. The review highlights current evidence, limitations, and future directions for improving the reliability and clinical adoption of tele-audiology.
Keywords	tele-audiology, remote hearing assessment, reliability, telehealth, audiological evaluation
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-02-17

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