Awareness, Acceptance and Viability of Mobile Teleaudiology among Patients with Hearing Concerns in Negros Occidental, Philippines

Jose Ramon Arriola () and Nenette D. Padilla ()
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Jose Ramon Arriola: University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, Bacolod City, Philippines
Nenette D. Padilla: University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, Bacolod City, Philippines

Technium Social Sciences Journal, 2021, vol. 24, issue 1, 833-852

Abstract: The Covid pandemic in March 2020 has frightened patients from seeking face to face hearing test consultation. This study introduced a novel approached using smartphone mobile teleaudiology in doing remote screening hearing test. It assessed three aspects namely, awareness, acceptance, and viability of mobile teleaudiology for patients in Negros Occidental. The descriptive research design was used in a researcher made survey questionnaires thru convenient sampling of 40 patients. The study revealed that the awareness level was low in terms of its use, results comparable to the standard audiometry, and usage by medical practitioners. The acceptance level was high. Lastly, it was viable in terms of its marketing and financial characteristics. The most significant challenge was the unstable or absence of an internet connection. The conclusion showed that the awareness and acceptance remained high in all the demographic categories and likewise showed viability in using this new technology.

Keywords: Smartphone Mobile Teleaudiology; Acceptance; Awareness; Marketing and Financial Viability; Descriptive Research; Private Hearing Center; Negros Occidental (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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