Noncongruence between Audiologist and Patient Preferences for Patient-Centeredness.

Background: Trends in preferences of both healthcare providers and patients to patient-centeredness have been emphasized in research. However, an understanding of the nature of preferences to patient-centeredness within the context of the audiologist-patient relationship is needed.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the congruence between audiologist and patient preferences for patient-centeredness.

Examination of an Audiologist's Response to Patient's Expression of Symptoms: A Pilot Study.

Unlabelled: This pilot study explores audiologist-patient interactions during initial evaluations or consultations. In particular, an audiologist's response to patient symptoms is examined. Conversations between audiologist and patients were recorded using a digital recorder, which were transcribed, and analyzed using the Codes for Human Analysis of Transcripts and Child Language Analysis computer programs.