Digital Therapeutics in Hearing Healthcare: Evidence-Based Review.

IF 1.1 Q3 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY

Journal of Audiology and Otology Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-09 DOI:10.7874/jao.2023.00780

Noori Kim, Keisuke Alexander Nakamura

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Abstract

Digital therapeutics (DTx) in hearing research have emerged as a new category of therapies providing evidence-based intervention via digital means, such as software, smartphone apps, or websites. However, although relatively new, they are not well-established. In this article, we review DTx technologies in hearing research fields, focusing on three categories: prevention and diagnosis, aid (assistance), and cure (digital medicine). We observe that most DTx systems require interactions with users (or patients) without the direct support of clinical professionals to obtain or collect medical evidence; this makes training (or education) features crucial to the therapy's success. In this view, this article discusses the education or training functions of the current DTx and their contribution and purposes. The impact of emerging artificial intelligence (AI) on DTx in hearing research is being explored, and the future of DTx concerning AI integration is being discussed. We believe that this work will contribute to a better understanding of the current and future DTx technological advancements and, in particular, shed light on the field of hearing research.

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听力保健中的数字疗法：基于证据的综述。

听力研究中的数字疗法（DTx）是通过软件、智能手机应用程序或网站等数字手段提供循证干预的一类新疗法。然而，尽管这些疗法相对较新，但尚未得到广泛认可。本文回顾了听力研究领域的 DTx 技术，重点关注三个类别：预防和诊断、援助（辅助）和治疗（数字医学）。我们注意到，大多数 DTx 系统需要与用户（或患者）互动，而不需要临床专业人员的直接支持来获取或收集医学证据；这使得培训（或教育）功能对疗法的成功至关重要。有鉴于此，本文将讨论当前 DTx 的教育或培训功能及其贡献和目的。本文探讨了新兴人工智能（AI）在听力研究中对 DTx 的影响，并讨论了 DTx 与 AI 整合的未来。我们相信，这项工作将有助于更好地理解当前和未来的 DTx 技术进步，特别是为听力研究领域带来启示。

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Journal of Audiology and Otology OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY-

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1.90

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9.10%

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期刊介绍： Journal of Audiology and Otology (JAO) (formerly known as Korean Journal of Audiology) aims to publish the most advanced findings for all aspects of the auditory and vestibular system and diseases of the ear using state-of-the-art techniques and analyses. The journal covers recent trends related to the topics of audiology, otology, and neurotology conducted by professionals, with the goal of providing better possible treatment to people of all ages, from infants to the elderly, who suffer from auditory and/or vestibular disorders and thus, improving their quality of life. This journal encourages the submission of review papers about current professional issues, research papers presenting a scientific base and clinical application, and case papers with unique reports or clinical trials. We also invite letters to the editor and papers related to the manufacture and distribution of medical devices. This journal provides integrated views from otologists, audiologists, and other healthcare practitioners, offering readers high quality scientific and clinical information. This peer-reviewed and open access journal has been the official journal of the Korean Audiological Society since 1997 and of both the Korean Audiological Society and the Korean Otological Society since 2017. It is published in English four times a year in January, April, July, and October.