Zhang J P, Wang W, Liang R M
Department of OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery,the First Center Hospital,Tianjin, 300192,China.
Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2018 Sep;32(17):1348-1351. doi: 10.13201/j.issn.1001-1781.2018.17.013.
To provide theoretical basis for developing comprehensive and individualized rehabilitation programs,we evaluate the quality of life on children with cochlear implants(CI)and explore the influencing factors.One hundred and three children with CI using the Mandaren children with cochlear implants: parental perspectives questionnaire were rated from communication, basic functions,independence ability, well-being,social relations, education, effect and influence of cochlear implants,and the support for children.The comparison was made according to different groups between duration of cochlear implants and age at assessment.With the increasing of age at evaluation and the duration of cochlear implants,the scores of children in each dimension were also increased gradually.Four important factors affecting the quality of life of children with cochlear implants were the age at implantation,the duration of cochlear implants,the level of education with parents and the place of residence.The children with hearing impairment should use the cochlear implants as early as possible.While paying attention to the effect of postoperative hearing and speech rehabilitation,we should pay more attention to the evaluation of the quality of life,so that the children with cochlear implants can return to the mainstream society better.