Experienced hearing aid users’ perspectives of assessment and communication within audiology: a qualitative study using digital methods

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Table 1. Summary of participant demographics.

	Characteristics	Frequency
Age group	18–30	1
	31–40	1
	41–50	2
	51–60	6
	61–70	6
	71–80	2
	81+	3
Sex	Female	12
	Male	9
Level of education	Secondary school	4
	Trade qualification	2
	Diploma	2
	University degree	7
	Post graduate qualification	5
	PhD	1
Work status	Working	11
	Retired	10
Audiology provider	Private	9
	Public	12

Figure 1. Flow chart detailing the progression from topic guide development to data collection. ¹Audiologists suggested the inclusion of questions regarding the use of aided assessment methods, ²Hearing aid users recommended questions about accessibility and communication experiences within the audiology reception area/waiting area.