De Wet Swanepoel
Biographic Data
| ID | 4629986 |
|---|---|
| NAME | De Wet Swanepoel |
| GIVEN NAMES | De Wet |
| FAMILY NAME | Swanepoel |
| SIGNATURE | SWANEPOEL W |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Pretoria |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8313-1636 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Digital Technologies for Community Health Worker–Facilitated Hearing Assessment in Low Resource Settings
Introduction Digital technologies are increasingly used to support task‐sharing to community healthcare workers (CHWs) for accessible hearing healthcare in low‐ and middle‐income (LMI) settings. This study evaluates the feasibility of CHW‐facilitated hearing care, enabled by digital technologies, for ear assessment, hearing testing, and telehealth support in LMI settings. Method CHWs in three South African LMI setting were trained to facilitate h…
Community-based hearing aid fitting model for adults in low-income communities facilitated by community health workers
BACKGROUND: Hearing loss affects more than 1.5 billion people worldwide, yet fewer than 10% of those who could benefit from hearing aids are able to access them. Barriers such as high costs, limited availability, and a critical shortage of trained professionals in low- and middle-income countries contribute to this gap, while emerging models of care-such as task-shifting to community healthcare workers (CHWs) supported by mHealth technologies-sho…
Service delivery approaches related to hearing aids in low- and middle-income countries or resource-limited settings
Hearing loss is an important global public health issue which can be alleviated through treatment with hearing aids. However, most people who would benefit from hearing aids do not receive them, in part due to challenges in accessing hearing aids and related services, which are most salient in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and other resource-limited settings. Innovative approaches for hearing aid service delivery can overcome many of th…
Combined hearing and vision screening programs
Background and aim: The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1.5 billion and 2.2 billion people have hearing and vision impairment, respectively. The burden of these non-communicable diseases is highest in low- and middle-income countries due to a lack of services and health professionals. The WHO has recommended universal health coverage and integrated service delivery to improve ear and eye care services. This scoping review describes…
Impact of Sars-CoV-2 Virus (Covid-19) Preventative Measures on Communication
Introduction Face coverings and distancing as preventative measures against the spread of the Coronavirus disease 2019 may impact communication in several ways that may disproportionately affect people with hearing loss. A scoping review was conducted to examine existing literature on the impact of preventative measures on communication and to characterize the clinical implications. Method A systematic search of three electronic databases (Scopus…
Community-based adult hearing care provided by community healthcare workers using mHealth technologies
BACKGROUND: The rising prevalence of hearing loss is a global health concern. Professional hearing services are largely absent within low- and middle-income countries where appropriate skills are lacking. Task-shifting to community healthcare workers (CHWs) supported by mHealth technologies is an important strategy to address the problem. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the feasibility of a community-based rehabilitation model providing hearing aids to ad…
MHealth-Supported Hearing Health Training for Early Childhood Development Practitioners
(1) Hearing health training and promotion is a priority for early childhood development (ECD) practitioners, but training opportunities are limited, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). mHealth (mobile health) has the potential to deliver scalable ear and hearing training to ECD practitioners. (2) This study investigated the effect of an mHealth training intervention program for ECD practitioners to improve knowledge and percept…
Perceptions of Telehealth Services for Hearing Loss in South Africa’s Public Healthcare System
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…
Community‐based assessment and rehabilitation of hearing loss
Although the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of a Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) model, little is known about how CBR has been applied in the hearing healthcare setting. The purpose of this scoping review was to identify and describe studies on Community-Based Hearing Rehabilitation (CBHR) programs within the applied context. The review was conducted in September 2020 with updated searches in November 2021 according to th…
French Version of the Antiphasic Digits-in-Noise Test for Smartphone Hearing Screening
In France 58% of persons with hearing loss still do not wear hearing aids. Pure-tone audiometry is the traditional gold standard in assessment and screening of hearing impairment, but it requires the use of calibrated devices and soundproof booth. The antiphasic digits-in-noise (DIN) test does not require calibrated material and can run on a standard headset or earbuds connected to a smartphone or a computer. The DIN test is highly correlated wit…
Early Childhood Development Risks and Protective Factors in Vulnerable Preschool Children from Low-Income Communities in South Africa
Do text messages about health and development in young children affect caregiver behaviour and child outcomes? A systematic review
Evaluating the Peds
Screening of children's developmental milestones is imperative for early identification of developmental delays and early intervention. Translated developmental screening tools increase accessibility and in turn enable timely identification and intervention, which allows children to reach their potential. This quantitative study evaluated the translation accuracy of the Northern Sotho and Zulu Parents Evaluation Development Status: Developmental …
Community-Based Ototoxicity Monitoring for Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in South Africa
In response to the drug-resistant tuberculosis (DRTB) ototoxicity burden in South Africa, ototoxicity monitoring has been decentralised, with community health workers (CHWs) acting as facilitators. This study describes a community-based ototoxicity monitoring programme (OMP) for patients with DRTB. Findings are compared to the recommended guidelines for ototoxicity monitoring, the OMP protocol and published studies. This was a retrospective study…
Developmental Risks in Vulnerable Children from a Low-Income South African Community
A public health approach to pediatric hearing impairment in the Pacific Islands
Childhood hearing impairment is a significant \n cause of disability in developing countries, where \n infectious diseases are the leading cause of avoidable \n pediatric hearing loss. The World Health Organization \n (WHO) theme for World Hearing Day 2016 was \n “Childhood hearing loss: act now, here’s how!”, with a \n focus on preventable childhood hearing impairment through public health measures. This message \n was reprised for World Hearing…
Community-based hearing screening for young children using an mHealth service-delivery model
Background: Hearing loss is one of the most common developmental disorders identifiable at birth with its prevalence increasing throughout school years. However, early detection programs are mostly unavailable in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where more than 80% of children with hearing loss reside.Objective: This study investigated the feasibility of a smartphone-based hearing screening program for preschool children operated by commu…
Early detection of communication delays with the Peds tools in at-risk South African infants
In the sample population, the PEDS tools did not accurately detect receptive and expressive language delays; however, communication delays in general were identified. Future research determining accuracy of the PEDS, PEDS-Developmental Milestones and PEDS tools for children aged 2-5 years in detecting communication delays should be prioritised
Identifying Hearing Loss By Means Of Iridology
Isolated reports of hearing loss presenting as markings on the iris exist, but to date the effectiveness of iridology to identify hearing loss has not been investigated. This study therefore aimed to determine the efficacy of iridological analysis in the identification of moderate to profound sensorineural hearing loss in adolescents. A controlled trial was conducted with an iridologist, blind to the actual hearing status of participants, analyzi…
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Identifying Hearing Loss By Means Of Iridology
Isolated reports of hearing loss presenting as markings on the iris exist, but to date the effectiveness of iridology to identify hearing loss has not been investigated. This study therefore aimed to determine the efficacy of iridological analysis in the identification of moderate to profound sensorineural hearing loss in adolescents. A controlled trial was conducted with an iridologist, blind to the actual hearing status of participants, analyzi…
Early detection of communication delays with the Peds tools in at-risk South African infants
In the sample population, the PEDS tools did not accurately detect receptive and expressive language delays; however, communication delays in general were identified. Future research determining accuracy of the PEDS, PEDS-Developmental Milestones and PEDS tools for children aged 2-5 years in detecting communication delays should be prioritised
A public health approach to pediatric hearing impairment in the Pacific Islands
Childhood hearing impairment is a significant \n cause of disability in developing countries, where \n infectious diseases are the leading cause of avoidable \n pediatric hearing loss. The World Health Organization \n (WHO) theme for World Hearing Day 2016 was \n “Childhood hearing loss: act now, here’s how!”, with a \n focus on preventable childhood hearing impairment through public health measures. This message \n was reprised for World Hearing…
Community-based hearing screening for young children using an mHealth service-delivery model
Background: Hearing loss is one of the most common developmental disorders identifiable at birth with its prevalence increasing throughout school years. However, early detection programs are mostly unavailable in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where more than 80% of children with hearing loss reside.Objective: This study investigated the feasibility of a smartphone-based hearing screening program for preschool children operated by commu…
French Version of the Antiphasic Digits-in-Noise Test for Smartphone Hearing Screening
In France 58% of persons with hearing loss still do not wear hearing aids. Pure-tone audiometry is the traditional gold standard in assessment and screening of hearing impairment, but it requires the use of calibrated devices and soundproof booth. The antiphasic digits-in-noise (DIN) test does not require calibrated material and can run on a standard headset or earbuds connected to a smartphone or a computer. The DIN test is highly correlated wit…
Early Childhood Development Risks and Protective Factors in Vulnerable Preschool Children from Low-Income Communities in South Africa
Do text messages about health and development in young children affect caregiver behaviour and child outcomes? A systematic review
Evaluating the Peds
Screening of children's developmental milestones is imperative for early identification of developmental delays and early intervention. Translated developmental screening tools increase accessibility and in turn enable timely identification and intervention, which allows children to reach their potential. This quantitative study evaluated the translation accuracy of the Northern Sotho and Zulu Parents Evaluation Development Status: Developmental …
Community-Based Ototoxicity Monitoring for Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis in South Africa
In response to the drug-resistant tuberculosis (DRTB) ototoxicity burden in South Africa, ototoxicity monitoring has been decentralised, with community health workers (CHWs) acting as facilitators. This study describes a community-based ototoxicity monitoring programme (OMP) for patients with DRTB. Findings are compared to the recommended guidelines for ototoxicity monitoring, the OMP protocol and published studies. This was a retrospective study…
Developmental Risks in Vulnerable Children from a Low-Income South African Community
Impact of Sars-CoV-2 Virus (Covid-19) Preventative Measures on Communication
Introduction Face coverings and distancing as preventative measures against the spread of the Coronavirus disease 2019 may impact communication in several ways that may disproportionately affect people with hearing loss. A scoping review was conducted to examine existing literature on the impact of preventative measures on communication and to characterize the clinical implications. Method A systematic search of three electronic databases (Scopus…
Community-based adult hearing care provided by community healthcare workers using mHealth technologies
BACKGROUND: The rising prevalence of hearing loss is a global health concern. Professional hearing services are largely absent within low- and middle-income countries where appropriate skills are lacking. Task-shifting to community healthcare workers (CHWs) supported by mHealth technologies is an important strategy to address the problem. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the feasibility of a community-based rehabilitation model providing hearing aids to ad…
MHealth-Supported Hearing Health Training for Early Childhood Development Practitioners
(1) Hearing health training and promotion is a priority for early childhood development (ECD) practitioners, but training opportunities are limited, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). mHealth (mobile health) has the potential to deliver scalable ear and hearing training to ECD practitioners. (2) This study investigated the effect of an mHealth training intervention program for ECD practitioners to improve knowledge and percept…
Perceptions of Telehealth Services for Hearing Loss in South Africa’s Public Healthcare System
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…
Community‐based assessment and rehabilitation of hearing loss
Although the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of a Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) model, little is known about how CBR has been applied in the hearing healthcare setting. The purpose of this scoping review was to identify and describe studies on Community-Based Hearing Rehabilitation (CBHR) programs within the applied context. The review was conducted in September 2020 with updated searches in November 2021 according to th…
Combined hearing and vision screening programs
Background and aim: The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 1.5 billion and 2.2 billion people have hearing and vision impairment, respectively. The burden of these non-communicable diseases is highest in low- and middle-income countries due to a lack of services and health professionals. The WHO has recommended universal health coverage and integrated service delivery to improve ear and eye care services. This scoping review describes…
Service delivery approaches related to hearing aids in low- and middle-income countries or resource-limited settings
Hearing loss is an important global public health issue which can be alleviated through treatment with hearing aids. However, most people who would benefit from hearing aids do not receive them, in part due to challenges in accessing hearing aids and related services, which are most salient in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) and other resource-limited settings. Innovative approaches for hearing aid service delivery can overcome many of th…
Community-based hearing aid fitting model for adults in low-income communities facilitated by community health workers
BACKGROUND: Hearing loss affects more than 1.5 billion people worldwide, yet fewer than 10% of those who could benefit from hearing aids are able to access them. Barriers such as high costs, limited availability, and a critical shortage of trained professionals in low- and middle-income countries contribute to this gap, while emerging models of care-such as task-shifting to community healthcare workers (CHWs) supported by mHealth technologies-sho…
Digital Technologies for Community Health Worker–Facilitated Hearing Assessment in Low Resource Settings
Introduction Digital technologies are increasingly used to support task‐sharing to community healthcare workers (CHWs) for accessible hearing healthcare in low‐ and middle‐income (LMI) settings. This study evaluates the feasibility of CHW‐facilitated hearing care, enabled by digital technologies, for ear assessment, hearing testing, and telehealth support in LMI settings. Method CHWs in three South African LMI setting were trained to facilitate h…
Medicine (16 works) · Hearing loss (11 works) · Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation (11 works) · Audiology (10 works) · Nursing (9 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Health care (6 works) · Hearing Impairment and Communication (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Ear Surgery and Otitis Media (5 works)