Parental Perception of Self- Efficacy for the Rehabilitation of Children with Cochlear Implantation

Present study aimed to develop a questionnaire related to the self-efficacy for the rehabilitation of children using Cochlear Implantation (CI) and to administer the questionnaire on parents of children with cochlear implantation. 100 parents of children with Cochlear Implantation between the years 2010- 2020 were selected randomly to be participants for the present study.A questionnaire on Self- Efficacy was developed. Questionnaire consists of 17 questions related to self-efficacy of therapy and Goal related Strategies, Listening, language and Speech Development and also Parental Involvement in rehabilitation, family and emotional support, device maintenance and follow up, At school engagement. Responses were recorded on three-point rating scale as (2= Yes, 1=sometimes,No=1). In addition, there were 3 open ended questions. This questionnaire was administered on 100 parents of children with CI. Total scores under each domain were calculated. Responses of open-ended question were listed. It was found that majority (more than 90%) of parents were aware of the therapy goals given to their children and also able to join the therapy session. Most (more than 90%)of the parents reported an improvement in the child's auditory skills post rehabilitation. 80% of parents were able to bring their children for therapy consistently, other parents felt the distance and financial affordability was a main barrier to bring the child consistently for therapy. 27 parents have reported a regression in the child due to the Covid lockdown. Though most of the parents reported to be satisfied with their child's progress post rehabilitation, other concerns such as inability to spend adequate time and inability for the children to learn via tele-mode were highlighted. These concerns should be carefully considered while providing rehabilitation for the child with CI.