Does counselling during the audiology appointment positively affect the outcome?

Question 1

For compliance in hearing aid use, does counselling during the audiology appointment positively affect the outcome?

Question 2

Does Real Ear Measurement (REM) during hearing aid fitting, provide a better outcome (compliance with aid usage) compared to those patients who did not have REM?

Question 3

Do Virtual (phone / video) follow up appointments provide as much benefit/patient compliance as face-to-face appointments?