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Tufatulin G.Sh.

City Center of Pediatric Audiology;
Mechnikov North-Western State Medical University

Koroleva I.V.

Center of Pediatric Audiology;
St. Petersburg Research Institute of Ear, Throat, Nose and Speech

Telerehabilitation of hearing-impaired children during COVID-19 pandemic

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Tufatulin G.Sh., Koroleva I.V.

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Journal: Russian Bulletin of Otorhinolaryngology. 2022;87(2): 10‑16

DOI: 10.17116/otorino20228702110

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TELEREHABILITATION OF HEARING-IMPAIRED CHILDREN DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
TELEREHABILITATION OF HEARING-IMPAIRED CHILDREN DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

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Tufatulin GSh, Koroleva IV. Telerehabilitation of hearing-impaired children during COVID-19 pandemic. Russian Bulletin of Otorhinolaryngology. 2022;87(2):10‑16. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/otorino20228702110

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Abstract:

OBJECTIVE

To evaluate advantages and effectiveness of remote rehabilitation services for hearing-impaired children at Center of Pediatric Audiology during COVID-19 pandemic.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

181 children with different types and degrees of permanent hearing loss, their parents and 10 hearing care professionals (audiologists, speech-language therapists) were included in the study. 2115 rehabilitation services were provided during 3 months: video- and text consultations, video lessons with child, sending homework to parents, etc.

RESULTS

The results of questionnaires showed that, on specialists’ and parents’ opinion, remote rehabilitation care is effective tool for hearing impaired children during emergency situations. TeleCare allowed to improve parents’ abilities to manage with children by themselves, their understanding goals and methods of rehabilitation, improving child’s hearing and speech skills. 95% of parents were satisfied by remote rehabilitation. Advantages and problems of remote hearing rehabilitation were analyzed from the sides of professionals and parents. The most challenging activities for professionals during TeleCare were: evaluation of HA/CI effectiveness, diagnosis and developing of hearing and speech.

CONCLUSIONS

The experience of remote hearing rehabilitation in emergency situation allows to conclude that this type of care could be useful in clinical practice after pandemic for parents consulting and for children with motor problems.

Keywords:

telemedicine
coronavirus
COVID-19
teleaudiology
hearing rehabilitation in children

Authors:

Tufatulin G.Sh.

City Center of Pediatric Audiology;
Mechnikov North-Western State Medical University

Koroleva I.V.

Center of Pediatric Audiology;
St. Petersburg Research Institute of Ear, Throat, Nose and Speech

Received:

10.12.2020

Accepted:

08.02.2021

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