TABLE 5.

Reasons to initiate conversation about hearing loss among healthcare professionals

Responsesa	All (n = 406)	Physicians (n = 205)	NPs/PAs (n = 201)
Reasons healthcare professional initiates conversation
Noticed difficulty hearing during a  discussion with patient	87	83	91
Caregiver/loved one requested to talk  about hearing loss	86	85	88
Patient noted hearing loss on  intake form	77	77	78
Patient demonstrated symptoms possibly associated with hearing loss	65	63	68
Routine part of a physical	58	58	58
Association with other  health conditions	47	39	55
Other	1	2	1
None of the above	1	1	1
Reasons patient initiates conversation
They have experienced a notable  change in their hearing	83	82	85
A loved one recommended they ask  about it	83	86	79
They want to talk about  specific solutions	64	66	61
They do not enjoy certain  activities anymore	45	44	47
They have concerns about their safety	36	32	39
None of the above	1	1	1
Other	<1	0	1

^aResponses summarized with percentages.

NP indicates nurse practitioner; PA, physician assistant.