Effects of cochlear implants: a qualitative study
2009; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 10; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1179/cim.2009.10.4.179
ISSN1754-7628
AutoresSilje Hammervold Rembar, Ola Lind, Haakon Arnesen, Anne‐Sofie Helvik,
Tópico(s)Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
ResumoAbstractThis qualitative study aimed to gain a deeper insight into the effects of cochlear implants on recipients' lives, as perceived by the recipients themselves. To obtain this insight, we used four open-ended questions. We invited 107 adult patients from two Norwegian implant centres. Of these, 74 returned completed questionnaires (69%). Recipients perceived that they had got ‘A new life’ with the implant. Contributing to this global category of effects were four other categories. These concerned subjects' interactions with the world around them, experience of themselves, ability to hear the world around them and finally certain device-related issues. Overall, psychological well-being was improved. The questionnaire described might prove a useful tool in the follow-up of patients. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.Keywords: cochlear implantationquality of lifeemotional well-beingopenended questionnairesevere to profound hearing loss
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