A comparison of the quality of life of parents of children using hearing aids and those using cochlear implants

IF 1.4 Q2 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY Journal of Otology Pub Date : 2022-10-01 DOI:10.1016/j.joto.2022.06.005

Saranya Arya Mundayoor, Prabuddha Bhatarai, Prashanth Prabhu

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Abstract

Objective

The goal of this study was to evaluate the quality of life of parents of children who use hearing aids (HA) with those who use cochlear implants (CI) in the Indian context and document any differences found.

Methods

The Kannada version of the AQoL-4D was administered in a modified fashion to 131 parents (87 HA and 44 CI). Sociodemographic details were collected for supplemental information on the intervention strategy used.

Results

A total of 49 parents (29 HA and 20 CI) responded to the questionnaire sent. The mean total scores for both the groups were similar (HA group = 17.9 (SD = 5.5), CI group = 17.2 (SD = 3.4)), as was the score for the first subscale (HA group = 8.6 (SD = 2.9); CI group = 8.5 (SD = 2.6)) of the AQoL-4D. No significant differences were found between the two groups on either scores [Total Score: U (N_HA = 29, N_CI = 20) = 280.5, z = −0.194, p > 0.05; Subscale 1 Score: U (N_HA = 29, N_CI = 20) = 281.5, z = −0.176, p > 0.05]. The degree of hearing loss in the hearing aid group was equivalent to that of the cochlear implant group but this did not appear to influence parental quality of life.

Conclusion

Parents of children with hearing aids and cochlear implants appear to be similar on several psychosocial factors in the realms of functional, social, and psychological well-being. In terms of parental quality of life, hearing aids and cochlear implants appear to be equally effective intervention techniques.

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使用助听器和人工耳蜗儿童父母的生活质量比较

目的本研究的目的是评估在印度使用助听器(HA)儿童的父母与使用人工耳蜗(CI)儿童的父母的生活质量，并记录发现的任何差异。方法对131名家长(87名HA, 44名CI)进行改良后的Kannada版aql - 4d。收集社会人口学细节，作为所采用干预策略的补充信息。结果共49名家长回复问卷，其中HA 29名，CI 20名。两组的平均总分相似(HA组= 17.9 (SD = 5.5)， CI组= 17.2 (SD = 3.4))，第一分量表得分相似(HA组= 8.6 (SD = 2.9);CI组= 8.5 (SD = 2.6))。两组在两项评分上均无显著差异[总分:U (NHA = 29, NCI = 20) = 280.5, z = - 0.194, p >0.05;第一个得分:U (NHA = 29, NCI = 20) = 281.5, z =−0.176,p比;0.05]。助听器组的听力损失程度与人工耳蜗组相当，但这似乎并没有影响父母的生活质量。结论佩戴助听器和人工耳蜗儿童的父母在功能、社会和心理健康方面的一些社会心理因素似乎相似。就父母的生活质量而言，助听器和人工耳蜗似乎是同样有效的干预技术。

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Journal of Otology Medicine-Otorhinolaryngology

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2.70

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461

审稿时长

18 days

期刊介绍： Journal of Otology is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes research findings from disciplines related to both clinical and basic science aspects of auditory and vestibular system and diseases of the ear. This journal welcomes submissions describing original experimental research that may improve our understanding of the mechanisms underlying problems of basic or clinical significance and treatment of patients with disorders of the auditory and vestibular systems. In addition to original papers the journal also offers invited review articles on current topics written by leading experts in the field. The journal is of primary importance for all scientists and practitioners interested in audiology, otology and neurotology, auditory neurosciences and related disciplines. Journal of Otology welcomes contributions from scholars in all countries and regions across the world.