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Systematic Hearing Performance Evaluation Process for Adolescents with Cochlear Implantation at Early Ages
Published on: March 24, 2023
Psychological Health of Deaf Pre-Teens and Teenagers with Cochlear Implants and Maternal Psychological Features: A
Valeria Caragli1, Michela Camia2, Maristella Scorza2
1Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Audiology Program, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41125 Modena, Italy.
Background/Objectives:
The psychological health of deaf children and adolescents with cochlear implants (CIs) appears to be related to the degree of auditory and linguistic recovery achieved, as well as contextual factors. Few studies have investigated the influence that maternal psychological characteristics and resources may have in supporting the mental health of these children and adolescents. The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the psychological well-being of pre-teens/teenagers with CIs and the mental health of their mothers. The secondary aim was to analyze which maternal characteristics (anxiety, depression, resilience, and time spent sharing emotions) were most related to the psychological health of the pre-teen/teenager.
Methods:
A group of 15 pre-teens/teenagers with CIs and 27 hearing peers and their mothers participated in the study. The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire, the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale, the Beck Depression Inventory II, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and an additional ad hoc question quantifying the time that the mothers dedicate to conversing with their sons/daughters about the emotions were administered to the included subjects.
Results:
No significant differences between the two groups of pre-teens/teenagers emerged; however, a great percentage of pre-teens/teenagers with CIs appeared at higher risk for developing psychopathology. The resilience scores for both groups of mothers were lower than anticipated and related to the psychological health of pre-teens/teenagers.
Conclusions:
These results underscore the need for targeted psychological support alongside auditory rehabilitation and suggest avenues for enhancing family-centered care in this clinical population.
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