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Published on: March 24, 2023
Impact of paediatric cochlear implantation on family life: a conceptual framework informed by parents
Chané de Beer1, Rebecca J Bennett2,3,4, Robert H Eikelboom1,2,3,5
1Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa.
Insights
Paediatric cochlear implantation significantly impacts family life, affecting finances, education, and relationships. Understanding these effects is crucial for comprehensive family-centered care and support.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Family Studies
- Pediatric Health
Background:
- Limited research exists on the holistic impact of pediatric cochlear implantation on family dynamics.
- Previous studies primarily focused on parental and sibling adjustments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore and describe the multifaceted effects of pediatric cochlear implantation on overall family life.
- To capture parents' perceptions of how cochlear implantation influences their family's daily routines and activities.
Main Methods:
- A concept mapping methodology was employed.
- Twenty-nine parents of pediatric cochlear implant recipients participated in generating, grouping, and rating statements.
Main Results:
- Ninety-nine unique statements detailed the impact on family life.
- Six core concepts emerged: Financial Outlay and Supports, Education and Therapy, Responsibilities and Sacrifices, Extended Family and Community, Spouses and Siblings, and Achievements and Enrichments.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric cochlear implantation affects numerous aspects of family life.
- Integrating these findings into pre-operative and ongoing counseling is essential for optimal patient- and family-centered care.
Purpose:
While the impact of paediatric cochlear implantation on parents and siblings are recognised, limited evidence exists regarding the effect of paediatric cochlear implantation on the entire family life (e.g., routine interactions, family activities). This study aimed to describe the impact of paediatric cochlear implantation on family life as perceived by parents, using concept mapping.
Materials And Methods:
Parents of paediatric cochlear implant (CI) recipients (n = 29) participated in this concept mapping study to generate, group, and rate statements regarding the impact of paediatric cochlear implantation on family life.
Results:
In total, 99 unique statements described the impact of paediatric cochlear implantation on family life. The concept map revealed six concepts, namely (i) Financial Outlay and Supports; (ii) Education and Therapy; (iii) Responsibilities and Sacrifices; (iv) Extended Family and Community; (v) Spouses and Siblings and (vi) Achievements and Enrichments.
Conclusions:
This study highlights the multiple areas of family life affected by paediatric cochlear implantation. To improve patient-and-family-centered care, these factors must be considered during pre-operative and successive counselling of paediatric CI recipients and their families.
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