How Audiogram
Insight works?
At each step the test will play 3 digits
with background noise.
Users will enter the 3 numbers they hear and select ‘next’.
23 steps are completed to get screening results within 2 minutes.
Benefits Of Taevas Audiogram Insight
Convenience & Accessibility
Clients can conveniently conduct a clinically valid hearing screening from the comfort of their own homes.
Early Detection & Intervention
The hearing screening widget allows for early detection of potential hearing issues.
User-Friendly & Time-Efficient
The widget offers an easy-to-use interface, allowing users to complete the screening in just two minutes.
Instant Report
Access
The Audiogram Insight offers the valuable benefit of immediate access to screening results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the hearDigits test work?
<<hearDigits>> uses three English digits spoken in the presence of background noise at different volumes to screen the hearing of both ears simultaneously. This is known as a digits-in-noise test. The test determines your speech reception threshold (SRT) in signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) dB. This means that the test determines your ability to hear speech in background noise.
Is the test reliable?
Yes, the test content has been clinically validated and the research has been published in multiple peer-reviewed academic journals. Research has validated that the sensitivity and specificity of the test to detect hearing loss is 90%.
For more information on the validation behind this technology, kindly see the following references:
- Potgieter JM, Swanepoel D, Myburgh HC, Hopper TC, Smits C (2016): Development and validation of a smartphone-based digits-in-noise hearing test in South African English. International Journal of Audiology, 55(7):405-411
- De Sousa KC, Swanepoel D, Moore D, Myburgh HC, Smits C (2020): Improving Sensitivity of the Digits-in-Noise Test Using Antiphasic Stimuli. Ear and Hearing, 41:442-450.
Can anybody do the test?
Anybody aged 16 years and older may complete the hearDigits test. It is not recommended that the test is used for young children, as an understanding of language is necessary for the test.
When I do the test, the numbers become so soft that I cannot hear them anymore. What should I do?
If you are unsure of which numbers were spoken, guess the answers. The speech component will become louder again
Can the test be taken without headphones?
It is most ideal to take the test using headphones or earphones, either plugged in or paired (Bluetooth) with a desktop/laptop/tablet or mobile phone. The accuracy of the test is compromised should loudspeakers or the speakers of a laptop/computer or tablet device is used.