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Systematic Hearing Performance Evaluation Process for Adolescents with Cochlear Implantation at Early Ages
Published on: March 24, 2023
Parental expectations and outcomes of pediatric cochlear implantation
Elizabeth Piazza1, Cherian Kandathil, Jeffrey D Carron
1Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Blair E Batson Hospital for Children, Jackson, MS 39216, USA.
Insights
Parents reported high satisfaction with their children's progress after cochlear implantation (CI). However, access to auditory/oral communication programs is a significant barrier to postoperative habilitation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric audiology
- Speech-language pathology
Background:
- Cochlear implants (CI) are increasingly utilized in pediatric populations.
- The past two decades have seen a rise in CI use among very young children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess parental satisfaction with pediatric outcomes following cochlear implantation.
- To identify factors influencing satisfaction with cochlear implant performance in children.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to parents of children who received cochlear implants.
- Response rate was 45% (31 out of 69 mailed questionnaires returned).
Main Results:
- The majority of parents reported substantial benefits for their children post-CI surgery.
- Parental feedback indicates positive outcomes regarding their child's development.
Conclusions:
- Cochlear implantation demonstrates efficacy in fostering auditory-oral communication skills in children.
- Limited access to auditory/oral communication programs presents a challenge for postoperative habilitation and optimal outcomes.
Background:
Cochlear implants have been used with increasing frequency over the past twenty years, including very young patients.
Objective:
To determine if parents are satisfied with their children's performance after cochlear implantation.
Design:
Survey mailed to parents of children receiving cochlear implants.
Results:
31 questionnaires were returned out of 69 mailed (45 %). The vast majority of responding parents felt that their children benefited substantially from cochlear implant surgery.
Conclusion:
Cochlear implantation is effective in helping children develop auditory-oral communication skills. Access to auditory/oral communication programs in this state remains an obstacle in postoperative habilitation.
