Abstract

This study presents the validation and optimization of an audiometry simulator for phonoaudiology students (SAEF v.1), which is a software designed to develop procedural audiometry skills. Student learning autonomy to conduct this exam is challenging due to the high equipment costs, especially in times of the COVID-19 pandemic. Users and experts validate the simulator and determine the information technology acceptance, the correct procedure of the audiometric exam emulated by the simulator, the feedback granted, the compliance with learning outcomes, among others. As a result, users showed high acceptability of the software and highlighted that its creation complies with the standards of emulation of the audiometry procedure according to international standard. It is concluded that the new SAEF v.2 provides functional and interface improvements to deliver a greater similarity between the simulated and the real instrument.