Team rehabilitation services for preschool children with hearing impairment and their mother's quality of life.

OBJECTIVE

Teamwork rehabilitation is recommended for children with hearing impairment, who often require multidimensional support. This study aimed to investigate the impact of team-based rehabilitation services on the quality of life and mental health of mothers of preschool children with hearing impairment. A total of 126 mothers of hearing-impaired children residing in Tehran, Iran, participated in the study. Based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, 63 mothers whose children received team-based rehabilitation and 63 whose children received individual rehabilitation were selected. Participants completed the quality-of-life questionnaire (SF-36) and the Beck Depression Inventory. The results of the two groups were then compared.

RESULTS

The analysis revealed a statistically significant difference in quality-of-life scores between the two groups (p < 0.05). Additionally, Fisher's exact test showed that a higher percentage of mothers in the team-based group were categorized as having normal mental health according to the Beck Depression Inventory, compared to the individual-services group. The model of rehabilitation service delivery-team-based versus individual-has a significant impact on maternal depression and quality of life. These findings emphasize the importance of incorporating interdisciplinary approaches in the rehabilitation of children with hearing impairment.