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{"title":"Associations Between Occupational Noise Exposure, Aging, and Gender and Hearing Loss: A Cross-Sectional Study in China.","authors":"Yixiao Wang, Peng Mei, Yunfei Zhao, Jie Lu, Hongbing Zhang, Zhi Zhang, Yuan Zhao, Baoli Zhu, Boshen Wang","doi":"10.3390/audiolres15040091","DOIUrl":"10.3390/audiolres15040091","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Hearing loss is increasingly prevalent and poses a significant public health concern. While both aging and occupational noise exposure are recognized contributors, their interactive effects and gender-specific patterns remain underexplored. <b>Methods:</b> This cross-sectional study analyzed data from 135,251 employees in Jiangsu Province, China. Demographic information, noise exposure metrics, and hearing thresholds were obtained through field measurements, questionnaires, and audiometric testing. Multivariate logistic regression, restricted cubic spline modeling, and interaction analyses were conducted. Machine learning models were employed to assess feature importance. <b>Results:</b> A nonlinear relationship between age and high-frequency hearing loss (HFHL) was identified, with a critical inflection point at 37.8 years. Noise exposure significantly amplified HFHL risk, particularly in older adults (OR = 2.564; 95% CI: 2.456-2.677, <i>p</i> < 0.001), with consistent findings across genders. Men exhibited greater susceptibility at high frequencies, even after adjusting for age and co-exposures. Aging and noise exposure have a joint association with hearing loss (OR = 2.564; 95% CI: 2.456-2.677, <i>p</i> < 0.001) and an interactive association (additive interaction: RERI = 2.075, AP = 0.502, SI = 2.967; multiplicative interaction: OR = 1.265; 95% CI: 1.176-1.36, <i>p</i> < 0.001). And machine learning also confirmed age, gender, and noise exposure as key predictors. <b>Conclusions:</b> Aging and occupational noise exert synergistic effects on auditory decline, with distinct gender disparities. These findings highlight the need for integrated, demographically tailored occupational health strategies. Machine learning approaches further validate key risk factors and support targeted screening for hearing loss prevention.</p>","PeriodicalId":44133,"journal":{"name":"Audiology Research","volume":"15 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12382888/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144973258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lip-Reading: Advances and Unresolved Questions in a Key Communication Skill.","authors":"Martina Battista, Francesca Collesei, Eva Orzan, Marta Fantoni, Davide Bottari","doi":"10.3390/audiolres15040089","DOIUrl":"10.3390/audiolres15040089","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Lip-reading, i.e., the ability to recognize speech using only visual cues, plays a fundamental role in audio-visual speech processing, intelligibility, and comprehension. This capacity is integral to language development and functioning; it emerges in early development, and it slowly evolves. By linking psycholinguistics, psychophysics, and neurophysiology, the present narrative review explores the development and significance of lip-reading across different stages of life, highlighting its role in human communication in both typical and atypical development, e.g., in the presence of hearing or language impairments. We examined how relying on lip-reading becomes crucial when communication occurs in noisy environments and, on the contrary, the impacts that visual barriers can have on speech perception. Finally, this review highlights individual differences and the role of cultural and social contexts for a better understanding of the visual counterpart of speech.</p>","PeriodicalId":44133,"journal":{"name":"Audiology Research","volume":"15 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12286133/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144699995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Embedded Mixed-Methods Study with a Dominant Quantitative Strand: The Knowledge of Jordanian Mothers About Risk Factors for Childhood Hearing Loss.","authors":"Shawkat Altamimi, Mohamed Tawalbeh, Omar Shawkat Al Tamimi, Tariq N Al-Shatanawi, Saba' Azzam Jarrar, Eftekhar Khalid Al Zoubi, Aya Shawkat Altamimi, Ensaf Almomani","doi":"10.3390/audiolres15040087","DOIUrl":"10.3390/audiolres15040087","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background</b>: Childhood hearing loss is a public health problem of critical importance associated with speech development, academic achievement, and quality of life. Parents' awareness and knowledge about risk factors contribute to early detection and timely intervention. <b>Objective</b>: This study aims to examine Jordanian mothers' knowledge of childhood hearing loss risk factors and investigate the impact of education level and socioeconomic status (SES) on the accuracy and comprehensiveness of this knowledge with the moderating effect of health literacy. <b>Material and Methods</b>: The approach employed an embedded mixed-methods design with a dominant quantitative strand supported by qualitative data, utilizing quantitative surveys (n = 250), analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) in SmartPLS, and qualitative interviews (n = 10), analyzed thematically to expand upon the quantitative findings by exploring barriers to awareness and healthcare-seeking behaviors. <b>Results</b>: The accuracy and comprehensiveness of knowledge of hearing loss risk factors were also positively influenced by maternal knowledge of hearing loss risk factors. Maternal knowledge was significantly associated with both education level and socioeconomic status (SES). Furthermore, maternal knowledge and accuracy were significantly moderated by health literacy, such that mothers with higher health literacy exhibited a stronger relationship between knowledge and accuracy. Qualitative findings revealed that individuals encountered barriers to accessing reliable information and comprehending medical advice and faced financial difficulties due to limited options for healthcare services. <b>Conclusions</b>: These results underscore the need for maternal education programs that address specific issues, provide simplified healthcare communication, and enhance access to pediatric audiology services. Future research should explore longitudinal assessments and intervention-based strategies to enhance mothers' awareness and detect early childhood hearing loss.</p>","PeriodicalId":44133,"journal":{"name":"Audiology Research","volume":"15 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12286161/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144699952","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Role of Lung Function, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Hearing Impairment: Evidence for Causal Effects and Clinical Implications.","authors":"Lanlai Yuan, Feipeng Cui, Ge Yin, Mengwen Shi, Nadida Aximu, Yaohua Tian, Yu Sun","doi":"10.3390/audiolres15040088","DOIUrl":"10.3390/audiolres15040088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objectives</b>: Observational studies have shown that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with an increased risk of hearing impairment. However, causality remains unclear, including with respect to lung function. This study aimed to investigate the associations of lung function and COPD with hearing impairment in the UK Biobank and confirm potential causalities using Mendelian randomization (MR). <b>Methods:</b> Cross-sectional analyses were performed using logistic regression models in a subsample of the UK Biobank. Two-sample MR analyses were performed on summary statistics for forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), COPD, and sensorineural hearing loss. <b>Results</b>: FEV1 and FVC were negatively associated with hearing impairment, with odds ratios (95% confidence intervals) of 0.80 (0.77, 0.84) and 0.80 (0.76, 0.83), respectively. COPD was positively associated with hearing impairment, with an odds ratio (95% confidence interval) of 1.10 (1.02, 1.18). In the MR analyses, a negative association was found between FVC and sensorineural hearing loss, with an odds ratio (95% confidence interval) of 0.91 (0.83, 0.99). For FVE1 and COPD, no significant associations were found. <b>Conclusions</b>: The results of this study showed that FVC was causally associated with hearing impairment, suggesting a potential protective effect of FVC on hearing impairment.</p>","PeriodicalId":44133,"journal":{"name":"Audiology Research","volume":"15 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12285983/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144699997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Vestibular Dysfunction and the Leftward Deviation in the New Line Bisection Task Using Three-Dimensionally Transformed Rectangles.","authors":"Teru Kamogashira, Shinnosuke Asakura, Hideaki Funayama, Kenji Ito, Noriaki Sunaga, Nao Shikanai, Fumihiko Itagaki, Toshitaka Kataoka, Shizuka Shoji, Megumi Koizumi, Shinichi Ishimoto","doi":"10.3390/audiolres15040086","DOIUrl":"10.3390/audiolres15040086","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background/Objectives</b>: The line bisection task (LBT) is a well-known test in which a horizontal line is presented in front of the subject and the subject is asked to draw a mark vertically bisecting the line. We developed the new LBT using three-dimensionally transformed rectangles to enhance the sense of depth and evaluated the influence of vestibular dysfunction on the deviation. <b>Methods</b>: One hundred participants were recruited from patients referred to the vertigo outpatient clinic. The average deviation in the LBT was the leftward deviation in the figures viewed from the right side and the rightward deviation in the figures viewed from the left side, indicating that the figures were perceived three-dimensionally, with the division point deviating to the far side. <b>Results</b>: In multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) analyses, the significant leftward deviation was observed in the group with vestibular dysfunction in caloric testing, and the significant rightward deviation dependent on increasing age was also observed. In univariate analyses, the significant leftward deviation in the figure viewed from the left side (135 degrees) was observed in the group with vestibular dysfunction in caloric testing, and the significant leftward deviation was also observed in figures viewed from the center, left or right side (0, 15 and 165 degrees) in the group with vestibular dysfunction in vHIT evaluation. <b>Conclusions</b>: Vestibular dysfunction can alter the deviation in the new LBT, suggesting the potential of the new LBT as an assessment of vestibular dysfunction.</p>","PeriodicalId":44133,"journal":{"name":"Audiology Research","volume":"15 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12286194/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144700001","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating Auditory Localization Capabilities in Young Patients with Single-Side Deafness.","authors":"Alessandro Aruffo, Giovanni Nicoli, Marta Fantoni, Raffaella Marchi, Edoardo Carini, Eva Orzan","doi":"10.3390/audiolres15040085","DOIUrl":"10.3390/audiolres15040085","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background/objectives: </strong>Unilateral hearing loss (UHL), particularly single-sided deafness (SSD), disrupts spatial hearing in children, leading to academic and social challenges. This study aimed to (1) compare azimuthal sound-localization accuracy and compensatory strategies between children with single-sided deafness (SSD) and their normal-hearing (NH) peers within a virtual reality environment, and (2) investigate sound-localization performance across various azimuths by contrasting left-SSD (L-SSD) and right-SSD (R-SSD) groups.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cohort of 44 participants (20 NH, 24 SSD) performed sound localization tasks in a 3D virtual environment. Unsigned azimuth error (UAE), unsigned elevation error (UEE), and head movement distance were analyzed across six azimuthal angles (-75° to 75°) at 0°elevation. Non-parametric statistics (Mann-Whitney U tests, Holm-Bonferroni correction) compared performance between NH and SSD groups and within SSD subgroups (L-SSD vs. R-SSD).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The SSD group exhibited significantly higher UAE (mean: 22.4° vs. 3.69°, <i>p</i> < 0.0001), UEE (mean: 5.95° vs. 3.77°, <i>p</i> < 0.0001) and head movement distance (mean: 0.35° vs. 0.12°, <i>p</i> < 0.0001) compared with NH peers, indicating persistent localization deficits and compensatory effort. Within the SSD group, elevation performance was superior to azimuthal accuracy (mean UEE: 3.77° vs. mean UAE: 22.4°). Participants with R-SSD exhibited greater azimuthal errors at rightward angles (45°and 75°) and at -15°, as well as increased elevation errors at 75°. Hemifield-specific advantages were strongest at extreme lateral angles (75°).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Children with SSD rely on insufficient compensatory head movements to resolve monaural spatial ambiguity in order to localize sounds. Localization deficits and the effort associated with localization task call for action in addressing these issues in dynamic environments such as the classroom. L-SSD subjects outperformed R-SSD peers, highlighting hemispheric specialization in spatial hearing and the need to study its neural basis to develop targeted rehabilitation and classroom support. The hemifield advantages described in this study call for further data collection and research on the topic.</p>","PeriodicalId":44133,"journal":{"name":"Audiology Research","volume":"15 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12286218/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144699956","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Psychometric Properties of the European Evaluation of Vertigo Scale (EEV) for a Spanish-Speaking Population: A Validation Study.","authors":"María Alharilla Montilla-Ibáñez, Rafael Lomas-Vega, María Del Carmen López-Ruiz, Ángeles Díaz-Fernández, Alfonso Javier Ibáñez-Vera, Ana Belén Peinado-Rubia, Esteban Obrero-Gaitán, Ana Sedeño-Vidal","doi":"10.3390/audiolres15040084","DOIUrl":"10.3390/audiolres15040084","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background/Objectives</b>: The objective of this study was to validate the Spanish version of the European Evaluation of Vertigo (EEV) and analyse its test-retest reliability, standard error of measurement (SEM), minimum detectable change (MDC), concurrent validity, and discriminant validity. <b>Methods</b>: A cross-sectional validation study was designed. Subjects were recruited from the Otolaryngology Service of the University Hospital of Jaen. Psychometric properties of the EEV were analysed, including the concurrent validity, the SEM, and the MDC. Discriminant validity was calculated using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. <b>Results</b>: The EEV test-retest reliability was nearly perfect (Kappa index = 0.97). The SEM and the MDC were set at 0.56 and 1.10, respectively. Regarding the discriminant validity, the area under the curve (AUC) was 0.831 (95% CI; 0.743-0.899) for the BPPV prediction, the AUC = 0.731 (95% CI; 0.633-0.815) for the disability prediction from the ABC-16 score, and the AUC = 0.846 (95% CI; 0.760-0.911) for the disability prediction from the ABC-6 score. Furthermore, a cut-off point greater than 12 was a good predictor of disability and the fall risk measured with the ABC scale, whereas a value of 11 points was a good predictor for discriminating BPPV patients. <b>Conclusions</b>: The Spanish version of the EEV is a valid and reliable instrument for evaluating the clinical symptoms of vestibular syndrome. This instrument demonstrated a nearly perfect test-retest reliability, a low measurement error, and good accuracy in discriminating between patients with vestibular disorders and those with BPPV.</p>","PeriodicalId":44133,"journal":{"name":"Audiology Research","volume":"15 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12286084/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144699996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Danish Version of Inventory of Hyperacusis Symptoms.","authors":"Susanne Steen Nemholt, Camilla Helge, Polly Scutt, David M Baguley, Jesper Hvass Schmidt","doi":"10.3390/audiolres15040083","DOIUrl":"10.3390/audiolres15040083","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background/Objectives</b>: This study aimed to (i) cross-culturally adapt the Inventory of Hyperacusis (IHS) into Danish and (ii) assess its usability, validity, and reliability in Danish adults with hyperacusis. <b>Methods</b>: The translation followed established guidelines for adapting hearing-related questionnaires. A two-phase design ensured linguistic and cultural adaptation and evaluated test-retest reliability and construct validity. The IHS, consisting of 25 items, was translated and tested in seven participants through cognitive debriefing. In phase two, temporal consistency was assessed in 32 patients. <b>Results</b>: Thirty-two participants (twenty-eight female; mean age 49.8 years) completed the study over 2-4 weeks (mean 22 days). Eight used hearing aids, and twenty-four reported tinnitus. The Danish IHS showed good reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.95) and acceptable test-retest reliability, except for the General Loudness factor. While no systematic score changes occurred, significant variability in score changes were noted. <b>Conclusions</b>: The Danish IHS appears to be a reliable and valid tool for assessing hyperacusis. Further research is needed, but the IHS-DK shows potential as an effective clinical and research tool for evaluating hyperacusis impact and treatment outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":44133,"journal":{"name":"Audiology Research","volume":"15 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12286090/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144699955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sedation Methods in Paediatric Auditory Electrophysiologic Testing: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Violeta Necula, Maria Eugenia Domuta, Raluca Olariu, Madalina Gabriela Georgescu, Ioan Florin Marchis, Mirela Cristina Stamate, Cristina Maria Blebea, Maximilian George Dindelegan, Alma Aurelia Maniu, Sever Septimiu Pop","doi":"10.3390/audiolres15040082","DOIUrl":"10.3390/audiolres15040082","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Implementing neonatal hearing screening has significantly reduced the age at which hearing impairments are detected in children. Nevertheless, objective electrophysiological assessments, such as auditory brainstem response (ABR) or auditory steady-state response (ASSR) testing, are often necessary for children older than six months. These evaluations should be conducted while the child is asleep to obtain accurate and interpretable results, as movement and muscle activity can introduce artifacts that compromise the quality of the recordings. In this narrative review, we evaluate sedation strategies in paediatric procedures, focusing on the efficacy, safety, and practicality of agents/routes for inducing sleep during ABR/ASSR testing. Sedation choices should prioritise patient safety, clinical context, and result reliability and be tailored to the individual's age, health status, and procedural needs.</p>","PeriodicalId":44133,"journal":{"name":"Audiology Research","volume":"15 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12286055/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144699998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Technologies and Auditory Rehabilitation Beyond Hearing Aids: An Exploratory Systematic Review.","authors":"María Camila Pinzón-Díaz, Oswal Martínez-Moreno, Natalia Marcela Castellanos-Gómez, Viviana Cardona-Posada, Frank Florez-Montes, Johnatan Vallejo-Cardona, Luis Carlos Correa-Ortiz","doi":"10.3390/audiolres15040080","DOIUrl":"10.3390/audiolres15040080","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Traditionally, auditory rehabilitation in people with hearing loss has sought training in auditory skills to achieve an understanding of sound messages for communication. Assistive or supportive technology is limited to hearing aids that transmit sound through the air or bone to be used by the individual, and only in recent times have technologies for rehabilitation, of high cost and difficult access, begun to be used, employed by audiology professionals. <b>Objective:</b> The objective of this study was to compile the evidence reported in the literature on the use of technology in auditory rehabilitation for the improvement of hearing skills in people with hearing loss, beyond hearing aids and cochlear implants. <b>Method:</b> A systematic review of the literature was conducted between 2018 and 2024 in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases, using as search terms Technology AND \"Auditory Rehabilitation\" validated in DeCS and MeSH thesauri; the PICO method was used to propose the research question, and the PRISMA strategy was used for the inclusion or exclusion of the articles to be reviewed. <b>Results:</b> In the first search, 141 documents were obtained. Subsequently, inclusion criteria, such as development with vibrotactile stimulation, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), among others, and exclusion criteria, such as those related to cochlear implants and air conduction hearing aids, were applied, and finally, articles related to natural language processing, and other systematic reviews were excluded so that the database was reduced to 14 documents. To this set, due to their relevance, two papers were added, for a total of sixteen analyzed. <b>Conclusions:</b> There are solutions ranging from the use of smartphones for telehealth to solutions with multiple technologies, such as the development of virtual environments with vibrotactile feedback. Hearing-impaired people and even professionals in this area of healthcare have a high level of acceptance of the use of technology in rehabilitation. Finally, this article highlights the crucial role of technology in auditory rehabilitation, with solutions that improve hearing skills and the positive acceptance of these tools by patients and audiology professionals.</p>","PeriodicalId":44133,"journal":{"name":"Audiology Research","volume":"15 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12285927/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144700000","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}