In Brief:
Population-based infant hearing screening has received worldwide attention as an opportunity to improve outcomes for children with hearing loss. However, there is limited information available on how to maximize the potential opportunities provided by early detection of hearing loss. Using conjoint analysis, a stated preference technique from the field of marketing, this study explored parent preferences for service delivery after the identification of hearing loss. The results of the questionnaire demonstrated that, above all other characteristics of service models, parents valued coordinated services that were available through one agency or at least managed through one agency. Overall, the survey indicated that the preferred model was coordinated, clinic-based services with a range of audiology, speech and psychosocial services, access to parent support, and information available through the health service program.
