The New Zealand medical journal · 2011
Quality-of-life outcomes for adult cochlear implant recipients in New Zealand.
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Looi Valerie, Mackenzie Melanie, Bird Philip, Lawrenson Ross
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AIM: There were two aims to this study: to investigate the effect of a cochlear implant (CI) on quality-of-life (QOL) for adult recipients in New Zealand; and to determine which aspects of life that these changes are most noticed.
METHOD: There were two groups of participants: CI Group - 94 postlingually deafened adult CI recipients; and WL group - 70 postlingually deafened adults on the waiting list (WL) for a CI. Two questionnaires were developed for this study.
RESULTS: The results showed that cochlear implantation had a significant positive impact on QOL for recipients. The CI group had significantly higher ratings in all areas of QOL and satisfaction compared to the WL group.
CONCLUSION: Overall, high QOL and satisfaction ratings were obtained from CI recipients. The significantly lower ratings from those on the WL for an implant highlight the difficulties experienced by those with a significant hearing impairment. Assessment of CI outcomes should include QOL measures in order to provide a more holistic picture.
METHOD: There were two groups of participants: CI Group - 94 postlingually deafened adult CI recipients; and WL group - 70 postlingually deafened adults on the waiting list (WL) for a CI. Two questionnaires were developed for this study.
RESULTS: The results showed that cochlear implantation had a significant positive impact on QOL for recipients. The CI group had significantly higher ratings in all areas of QOL and satisfaction compared to the WL group.
CONCLUSION: Overall, high QOL and satisfaction ratings were obtained from CI recipients. The significantly lower ratings from those on the WL for an implant highlight the difficulties experienced by those with a significant hearing impairment. Assessment of CI outcomes should include QOL measures in order to provide a more holistic picture.
Предметные рубрики MeSH
Adaptation, PhysiologicalAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAge FactorsAge of OnsetAgedAged, 80 and overCochlear ImplantationCochlear ImplantsCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHearing Loss, SensorineuralHumansInterpersonal RelationsMaleMiddle AgedNew ZealandQuality of LifeSickness Impact ProfileSurveys and QuestionnairesTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeWaiting ListsYoung Adult