作者: Silje Rembar , Anne-Sofie Helvik , Ola Lind , Haakon Arnesen
DOI: 10.1002/CII.402
关键词: Qualitative research 、 Emotional well-being 、 Implant 、 Norwegian 、 Audiology 、 Adult patients 、 Medicine 、 Cochlear implantation 、 Quality of life (healthcare)
摘要: This qualitative study aimed to gain a deeper insight into the effects of cochlear implants on recipients' lives, as perceived by recipients themselves. To obtain this insight, we used four open-ended questions. We invited 107 adult patients from two Norwegian implant centres. Of these, 74 returned completed questionnaires (69%). Recipients that they had got ‘A new life’ with implant. Contributing global category were other categories. These concerned subjects' interactions world around them, experience themselves, ability hear them and finally certain device-related issues. Overall, psychological well-being was improved. The questionnaire described might prove useful tool in follow-up patients. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.