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Cochlear implant: the family's perspective
Sheila de Souza Vieira1, Giselle Dupas2, Brasilia Maria Chiari1
1a Department of Speech Therapy , Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) , Brazil.
Cochlear Implants International
|January 25, 2018
Summary
Families face challenges and find ways to cope when a child uses a cochlear implant (CI). The family plays a crucial role in the child
Area of Science:
- Pediatric audiology
- Family studies
- Rehabilitation science
Background:
- Deafness presents unique challenges for children and their families.
- Cochlear implantation (CI) offers a significant intervention for hearing restoration.
- Understanding the family's holistic experience is vital for effective support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the family's lived experience with a child using a cochlear implant.
- To identify challenges, emotional impacts, and coping mechanisms.
- To elucidate the family's role in the child's CI journey.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative research employing Symbolic Interactionism and Straussian Grounded Theory.
- Semi-structured interviews conducted with 9 families (32 individuals).
- Study included children aged 6-11 years.
Main Results:
- Families described experiences of "fighting for results" and "coping with difficult situations."
- Key themes included "recognizing you are not alone" and "learning to overcome."
- The cochlear implant was perceived as restoring the child's life.
Conclusions:
- Cochlear implantation profoundly impacts the child and family's life trajectory.
- Despite the implant, children continue to need family support for successful rehabilitation.
- Families are central and indispensable in the rehabilitation process for children with CIs.
Keywords:
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