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Case Study: Modernizing Audiology Services: A Look at Comunicare’s Success with SHOEBOX’s Digital Hearing Screeners
As a distinguished leader in the Brazilian hearing aid market, Comunicare has spent 19 years providing top-tier audiological services across the country. As part of the WS Audiology Group, both Comunicare and SHOEBOX share a common vision of continuously seeking innovative solutions to amplify reach and enhance efficiency in the audiology sphere. This case study charts Comunicare's journey towards the integration of SHOEBOX’s digital hearing screener designed for both remote and in-person environments. This innovative tool has brought about a substantial transformation in their hearing testing procedures and overall patient care approach.
Case Study: Enhancing Mobile Audiology Care: A Case Study with Kathleen Wallace, Au.D. LLC
In the fast-paced metropolis of New York City, audiologist Kathleen Wallace, Au.D., has established herself as a prominent mobile practitioner, extending audiological services to patients throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. As an independent contractor collaborating with a larger audiology clinic, Kathleen sought a portable audiometer that seamlessly aligns with her practice's unique needs. This case study delves into Kathleen's journey of discovering SHOEBOX Consult and its transformative integration into her mobile audiology practice, revolutionizing her approach to hearing testing and patient care.
Case Study: New Hope Hearing Solutions Saves $40,000 in Start-up Costs Using Boothless Audiometer Testing
Starting a hearing clinic was anything but easy. Dr. Blair faced the real challenge of balancing the desire to open quickly with the constant difficulty of keeping costs down. SHOEBOX ended up playing a vital role in achieving this goal with its affordability, ease of use, and adaptability.
Case Study: Chime Social Enterprise Meets 100% of Contractual Obligations Using SHOEBOX Online
Both clinical staff and those who work as part of the Chime administrative team are currently using SHOEBOX Online as a convenient and easy to implement service for all existing and future patients.
Overcoming The Challenge of Screening for Hearing Loss in Noisy Conditions
We often hear from clients that they have attempted hearing screening in the past, but conventional approaches have yielded poor results. “No one passes,” they say. This is often because they are screening in noisy conditions and their testing equipment can’t compensate for these environments.
Case Study: Davidson Hearing Aid Centres Increases Appointments with SHOEBOX QuickTest
Davidson Hearing Aid Centres have a passion for hearing awareness with a focus on educating people on their hearing health. One of the many ways they support this focus is through the semi-annual Fifty-Five Plus Lifestyle Show, which they are the presenting sponsor of. This weekend event draws thousands of attendees each day where Davidson Hearing Aid Centres offers free clean and check’s on hearing aids, as well as demonstrations on the latest technology in the industry.
Audiology at the Bedside: Improving Patient Care & Hospital Efficiency
According to the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project - an organization that publishes longitudinal hospital care data in the US - hospital inpatient care accounts for more than one-third of the total cost of healthcare in the United States. This makes it a significant driver in the rising cost of managing disease. Although hospital inpatient stays are on the decline for many population groups, there is relentless pressure to increase the value and efficiency of a patient’s time spent in a hospital. Efficiency initiatives are evident in every area of a hospital. The audiology department is no exception.
The Natural Fit of Optical Care and Hearing Services
Optical providers have discovered that offering hearing testing onsite – whether it’s a self-administered screening or a clinically-valid comprehensive test - is a key differentiator for their businesses since many consumers find the “one stop shop” convenient and attractive. Tablet-based audiometry and the support from their manufacturers makes getting started simple and affordable.
What Audiometric Test Frequency and Intensity Mean and How it’s Used in Audiometry?
Even during times of near total silence, we will almost always experience some amount of background noise. How well we hear it, and how distracting it may be, depends on its frequency and intensity, as well as our individual hearing ability.