Table 3.

Themes/sub-themes.

Theme	Subtheme
1. Knowledge of cognitive impairment and screening	1.1. Awareness and perceived risk of cognitive impairment 1.2. Early detection and intervention
2. Implementation of cognitive screening	2.1. Understanding and justification of screening 2.2. Delivery of screening 2.3. Patient concerns about cognitive screening 2.4. Relationship with the audiologist
3. Impact of screening on patient	3.1. Emotional associations with screening 3.2. Holistic care 3.3. Interest in cognitive screening
4. Contribution to future care and research	4.1. Future care and research 4.2. Professional awareness and training