Perspectives of adults with cochlear implants on current CI services and daily life.
This paper reports on a survey and interviews carried out with adults who have gone through the cochlear implantation pathway. It explores their experiences of current services, the assessment process for implantation, and the impact on their daily lives, including views and experiences on communication, independence and confidence. It also explores, in today's financially challenging climate, their awareness of current funding issues and the value of their implant to them.
a The Ear Foundation , NG7 2FB Nottingham , UK.
Zheng Yen
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b Visiting professor in SEND at Derby University.
Brian
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Lamb
a The Ear Foundation , NG7 2FB Nottingham , UK.
Suzanne
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Harrigan
a The Ear Foundation , NG7 2FB Nottingham , UK.
Sue
S
Archbold
a The Ear Foundation , NG7 2FB Nottingham , UK.
Sheetal
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Athalye
a The Ear Foundation , NG7 2FB Nottingham , UK.
Sarah
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Allen
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D019929:Cochlear Implantation / Q000523:psychology*; D003054:Cochlear Implants / Q000523:psychology*; D003142:Communication; D005260:Female; D034381:Hearing Loss / Q000523:psychology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019986:Persons with Hearing Disabilities / Q000523:psychology*; D011184:Postoperative Period; D036301:Qualitative Research; D011788:Quality of Life; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
Assessment; Cochlear implants; Health economics; Policy and practice; Quality of life; Services