Usability of a hearing test mobile app across generations.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Traditional diagnostic methods of hearing assessment, such as pure tone audiometry, may not be equally accessible to everyone due to geographical or mobility limitations. Utilizing a mobile application (app) for self-assessment of hearing is a promising alternative. However, the effectiveness of apps, as well as their usability across different age groups, remains largely unexplored. The objective of the present study was to assess, across different age groups, the usability of the "Hearing Test" app which allows self-testing of hearing on a mobile phone.

Materials and methods

The study was conducted on 77 participants from three age groups (16-39 years, 40-59 years, 60 years and older) who self-tested their hearing thresholds using the mobile app and who later

SUBMITTER: Pastucha M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12306789 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature