TABLE 6.

Rankings of methods of outcomes collection.

Statement	Professionals consensus ranking	Consumers consensus ranking
The hearing care professional fills out a questionnaire with the client face to face	1	1
The client fills out a paper questionnaire that is posted to them by their hearing care professional	2	=3
The client fills out a questionnaire (paper or electronic) with their GP	3	=3
The client fills out a paper questionnaire that is posted to them by their GP	4	=3
The client fills out a paper questionnaire (or electronically on a tablet) and returns it to their hearing care professional or the receptionist	5	=3
The hearing care professional fills out a questionnaire with the client over the telephone	6	=3
The client fills out an online questionnaire that is emailed to them by their hearing care professional	7	2