Objective Exploring the application and analysis of video guidance in pure-tone audiometry

comparing the differences with written instructions

in order to provide better guidance for patients in pure-tone audiometry

and provide new interpretation methods for hearing technicaians

and make the testing process much simpler. Methods 120 patients aged 18-70 years who could understand Mandarin and had cognitive ability were selected. They were randomly divided into two groups. The video guidance group used iPAD to watch a pre-recorded pure tone audiometry video with a duration of 2 minutes. The written instruction group read the written instructions of the pre-printed pure-tone audiometry process

and then two groups completed the pure-tone test to compare the understanding of the test guidance

the time required for the test

and the operator’s evaluation of the two guiding programs. Results The video guidance group had higher patient scores than the written instruction group（P<0.05）

the video guidance group had higher operator scores than the written instruction group（P<0.05）

and the test time of the patient video guidance group needed to be masked was less than the written test group. The difference was statistically significant（P<0.05）. Conclusion Pure-tone audiometry video guidance can help patients understand the testing process more vividly

especially provide better guidance for patients who need to be masked during testing and provides new guidance methods for hearing technicians.