Table 3. Validation outcomes illustrating thematic analysis and mapping of core domains.

Provider	Framework problem	Thematic domain
Blamey Saunders hears	DTC acquisition Flexible support provision Self-fit validation	Channel Services Technology
Lively	DTC acquisition Teleaudiology	Channel Services
The Hearing Collective	Uncoupled technology Unbundled teleaudiology	Technology Services
Nuheara	DTC acquisition Non-audiological Validation Hearables	Channel Technology Technology
Bose	DTC acquisition Self-fit validation Non-audiological support	Channel Technology Services
Lexie (@Walgreen)	DTC acquisition	Channel