Synopsis
The aim of this tutorial is to review approaches that promote client participation in health care. More specifically, client-centeredness, joint goal setting, and shared decision making are defined; their applications to the management of people with chronic health conditions, and more specifically acquired hearing impairment, are outlined; and the evidence for their effectiveness is described. Future directions in audiology clinical practice and research are proposed to re-solve whether such approaches can improve outcomes for people with acquired hearing impairment.