Perceptions of Telehealth Services for Hearing Loss in South Africa's Public Healthcare System.

ABSTRACT: Telehealth promises increased access to hearing healthcare services, primarily in areas where hearing healthcare resources are limited, such as within the South African public healthcare system. Telehealth for hearing healthcare is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic, where physical distancing has been essential. This study aimed to describe audiologists' perceptions regarding telehealth services for hearing loss within South Africa's public healthcare system. This study was divided into two phases. During Phase 1, 97 audiologists completed an electronic survey regarding their perceptions of telehealth for hearing loss within South African public sector hospitals. Synchronous virtual focus-group discussions were conducted during Phase 2. Results indicated that audiologists re

SUBMITTER: Bhamjee A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9265507 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature