TABLE 3.

Results from the outcome domains section among the professional group.

Domain	Consensus percentage	Consensus ranking
Improved communication ability	100%	1
Improved communication in groups	97%	2
Improved personal relationships	100%	3
Improved self-management ability	87%	4
Improved well-being	87%	5
Improved participation in activities	97%	6
Improved social engagement	90%	7
Increased use of hearing aids	77%	8
Improved sense of empowerment	80%	9
Increased independence	87%	10
Reduced social isolation	97%	11
Reduced loneliness	83%	12
Reduced listening effort	97%	13
Improved community engagement	83%	=14
Improved access to education	53%	=14

Consensus percentages meeting the consensus criterion are shown in bold.