SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA — Plural Publishing has announced the release of Motivational Interviewing for Hearing Care Providers, a new resource designed to help audiologists and hearing care professionals apply evidence-based communication strategies to strengthen patient engagement and support treatment adherence.
Many individuals with hearing loss wait years before seeking help and often delay using hearing aids even after prescription. According to the World Health Organization, ignoring prescribed treatments contributes significantly to poor health outcomes — and hearing care is no exception. This new publication helps professionals apply MI strategies to encourage patients to commit to treatment and improve their quality of life.
The book presents evidence of MI’s success across healthcare fields and adapts those methods for audiology and hearing care. Author Bobbi-Jo Marlatt breaks down MI into actionable components and offers real-world examples, transcripts, and reflection exercises tailored to hearing professionals.
Key Features
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Hearing care–specific dialogues and examples relevant to daily practice
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Reflection questions and learning activities at the end of each chapter
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Bolded key terms and a complete glossary
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Resources for educators and implementation in clinical settings
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“Test Yourself” and “Next Steps” sections to reinforce learning
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Access to PluralPlus Online Ancillaries, including quizzes, exercises, and case studies
Book Details
Title: Motivational Interviewing for Hearing Care Providers
Author: Bobbi-Jo Marlatt
Publication Date: October 23, 2025
ISBN: 978-1-63550-784-3
Publisher: Plural Publishing, Inc.
About the Author
Bobbi-Jo Marlatt, HIS, is a hearing instrument specialist and lifelong hearing aid user with a background in psychology and health sciences. Currently completing her PhD at the University of Western Ontario, she researches motivational interviewing in hearing care. Marlatt has worked with Demant, designed the Hearing Instrument Specialist Program at Humber Polytechnic, and serves on the Board of Directors for AHIP Ontario. Her work focuses on improving hearing aid adoption through better patient-provider communication.
About Plural Publishing
Plural Publishing produces leading academic and clinical publications in speech-language pathology, audiology, otolaryngology, and related fields. The company’s mission is to advance knowledge and improve professional practice through evidence-based resources authored by global experts.
Source: Plural Publishing
