Hearables as a Gateway to Hearing Health Care

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

The market for hearing technology is evolving—with the emergence of hearables, it now extends beyond hearing aids and includes any ear-level devices with wireless connectivity (i.e., wireless earbuds). However, will this evolving marketplace bring forth opportunities or challenges to individuals’ hearing health care and the profession of audiology and otolaryngol- ogy? The debate has been ongoing. This study explores the wide spectrum of hearables available in the market and discuss- es the necessity of high-quality clinical evidence prior to the implementation of over-the-counter devices into clinical prac- tice.

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