Korean J Otorhinolaryngol-Head Neck Surg.  2018 Apr;61(4):167-176. 10.3342/kjorl-hns.2018.00094.

Proximity Analysis of Web-Based Auditory Training Programs: Toward Listening and Customized Learning Exercises for Aural Rehabilitation

• Kwak C
• Kim SA
• Han W

• KMID: 2436452
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3342/kjorl-hns.2018.00094

Abstract

Aural rehabilitation is defined as a comprehensive service which includes hearing aid fitting, hearing aid orientation, auditory training, and informational/educational counseling for people with hearing loss in order to reduce deficits of auditory function, difficulty in communication, and limited social activity, and ultimately to enhance their quality of life. Although it is well known that auditory training among a large scope of the aural rehabilitation is critical to improve residual hearing of hearing-impaired adults and/or older adults, there are some limitations to conduct it in the clinic in terms of time consuming and individual difference. In this review paper, we introduce two of the most popular web-based auditory training programs, namely Listening and Communication Enhancement And customized learning: Exercises for Aural Rehabilitation. The paper analyzes their purpose, contents, effect (or benefit) of auditory training, and clinical application, while arguing their pros and cons. In conclusion, we discuss a necessary of developing auditory training platforms for the hearing-impaired adults and older adults, and then of forging systematic web-based auditory training tools with a low-cost and high efficiency because aging population is rapidly increasing in Korea.

Keyword

Auditory training; Aural rehabilitation; clEAR; LACE; Web-based training

MeSH Terms

Adult
Aging
Correction of Hearing Impairment*
Counseling
Education*
Exercise*
Hearing
Hearing Aids
Hearing Loss
Humans
Individuality
Korea
Learning*
Quality of Life