Psychological safety of a multiple channel cochlear implant device. Psychological aspects of a clinical trial.
Fifty-three deaf patients were screened psychologically and medically for suitability to receive an intracochlear implant. After initial screening for psychological normalcy, candidates were assessed again 1 year postimplant. Isolated deleterious psychological effects were found, and certain aspects of psychological functioning were enhanced. Overall evidence suggests that the implant is not psychologically damaging.
Haas
L J
LJ
University of Utah.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003054:Cochlear Implants / Q000523:psychology*; D003638:Deafness / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007361:Intelligence Tests; D008950:MMPI; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical