Emerson College.
J Deaf Stud Deaf Educ. 2020 May 30;25(3):270-282. doi: 10.1093/deafed/enaa002.
Research examining the outcome of pediatric cochlear implantation consists of certain limitations, including the use of assessments that are often restricted to auditory-spoken skills, biased recruitment practices, and lack of consideration for identity development. To better understand the long-term outcome of implantation, it is vital to seek out individuals who decide to stop using their device and elicit feedback related to their decision. Thus, 11 adults, who were past cochlear implant (CI) users, were interviewed to gain insight into factors that had led to their decision regarding cochlear implant nonuse. Results indicated several variables to have played a role, but the most prominent factors were limitations in postimplant auditory perceptual development and development of a d/Deaf identity. Although cochlear implant practices and technology have improved over the past few decades, we need to recognize the continued variability in outcome to ensure the provision of the most accurate information and appropriate services.
研究检查小儿耳蜗植入的结果存在一定的局限性，包括使用往往仅限于听觉口语技能的评估、有偏见的招募实践以及缺乏对身份发展的考虑。为了更好地了解植入的长期结果，寻找那些决定停止使用设备并引出与他们的决定相关的反馈的人是至关重要的。因此，对 11 名曾经使用过耳蜗植入（CI）的成年人进行了采访，以深入了解导致他们决定不使用耳蜗植入的因素。结果表明，有几个变量起到了作用，但最突出的因素是植入后听觉感知发展和聋人身份发展的局限性。尽管耳蜗植入实践和技术在过去几十年中有所改进，但我们需要认识到结果的持续变异性，以确保提供最准确的信息和适当的服务。
