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Parental values in the decision about cochlear implantation.

A Steinberg1, A Brainsky, L Bain

  • 1The Deafness and Family Communication Center, Department of Psychiatry, The Children's Seashore House of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, 3405 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 4388, USA.

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|September 28, 2000
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Parental values significantly influence decisions for deaf children, including communication methods and cochlear implant choices. However, this study found no direct correlation between stated preferences and cochlear implant decisions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric audiology
  • Developmental psychology
  • Family studies

Background:

  • Early diagnosis of childhood deafness necessitates critical decisions on communication and education.
  • Parental values and preferences play a crucial role in shaping these life-altering choices for deaf children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of parental values and preferences on decision-making for children with hearing loss.
  • To explore the relationship between parental preferences across various life domains and the choice of cochlear implantation.

Main Methods:

  • A multi-attribute preference study was conducted with 19 families of deaf children.
  • Parental preferences were assessed across academic achievement, social life, communication, and emotional well-being domains.

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  • Interview data supplemented the quantitative preference assessment.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant variability was observed in parental preferences regarding outcomes for their deaf children.
    • Parental preferences did not demonstrate a clear correlation with the decision to pursue cochlear implantation.
    • Qualitative data offered insights into underlying parental motivations.

    Conclusions:

    • Parental decision-making for deaf children is complex and influenced by diverse values.
    • The study highlights the need for further research with larger sample sizes to fully understand factors influencing these critical choices.