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hearWHO app

An app for users who would like to undergo a quick and easy assessment of their hearing.

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hearWHO app	By hearX Group
	Features Tracking. Reminders. Reporting of results. Data exports – can share your score.
Clinical review	Read a clinical review below.
Security and privacy	Does the app: Collect medical information? Yes Require a login? No Have password protection? No Have a privacy policy? Yes Require internet access to use? No Read more about safety and security when using apps. Brochures: Tips to improve your privacy and security [PDF, 65 KB] Healthify He Puna Waiora, NZ Staying safe online(external link) Netsafe, NZ
Cost	Free
Advertisements	This app contains no ads.
How to get the app	(external link)

The hearWHO app is for users who would like to undergo a quick and easy assessment of their hearing condition. The app provides a simple hearing assessment for users to test their hearing.

For the complete app description, go to the app website(external link) or, for a more detailed review, see reviews below.

PROS	CONS
✔ Quick and easy to use. ✔ Immediate result. ✔ Alerts users if attempting to do test in unsuitable surroundings with significant background noise. ✔ App tracks the history of test results.	✘ Does not explicitly present safety warning in the app to seek professional medical advice if concerns with hearing or other symptoms. ✘ Limited options on interactive activities for users (only 1 type of test available). ✘ The results are simplified and reported in arbitrary units so can only be used as a hearing screen. ✘ There is no guide on how to interpret results. ✘ Does not report on results for the left and right ear separately. ✘ The app does not recommend or necessitate ear phones for assessment.

PROS

CONS

✔ Quick and easy to use.

✔ Immediate result.

✔ Alerts users if attempting to do test in unsuitable
surroundings with significant background noise.

✔ App tracks the history of test results.

✘ Does not explicitly present safety warning in the app to seek professional medical advice if concerns with hearing or other symptoms.

✘ Limited options on interactive activities for users (only 1 type of test available).

✘ The results are simplified and reported in arbitrary units so can only be used as a hearing screen.

✘ There is no guide on how to interpret results.

✘ Does not report on results for the left and right ear separately.

✘ The app does not recommend or necessitate ear phones for assessment.

Clinical review

Reviewer: Dr Peter Ou, GP, FRNZCGP, Auckland
Date of review: March 2022
Platform: Apple
Version: 1.2.1
Comments: This app is a useful tool for users who would like a simple, quick and easy assessment to be conducted on their hearing for early identification of potential hearing loss.
Safety concerns: Does not explicitly present safety warning in the app to seek professional medical advice if concerns with hearing or other symptoms. (Note: this app should only be used to give an indication of hearing and not replace a formal assessment by a health professional. See article: The importance of using hearing test apps with caution.(external link)
New Zealand relevance: Yes, relevant to a New Zealand audience.

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