Development of auditory, language, and speech skills of children with cochlear implants: a study of aural rehabilitation benefits

Jeddi, Zahra; Kassani, Aziz

doi:10.15406/joentr.2019.11.00432

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“…Notably, the effects of the duration of rehabilitation on speech, language, and auditory skill development have been emphasized. For example, a study involving 15 children who received CIs at an average age of 45.27 months and underwent 8 months of aural rehabilitation approached but did not quite reach the developmental milestones for auditory, language, and speech skills [ 32 ]. These findings highlight the importance of long-term aural rehabilitation in accelerating and achieving age-appropriate developmental skills, ultimately contributing to higher levels of parental satisfaction with CIs.…”

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“…Additionally, the duration of the rehabilitation process, and the type of insurance coverage for rehabilitation have all been linked to better CI outcomes and greater parental satisfaction with CIs [29][30][31][32][33][34][35]. Notably, the effects of the duration of rehabilitation on speech, language, and auditory skill development have been emphasized.…”

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Reliability and validity assessment of a survey: Measuring satisfaction with cochlear implant rehabilitation services for children in Jordan

Alkhamra,

Al-Omari,

Hani

2023

PLoS ONE

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Background Assessing parental satisfaction with healthcare services is crucial, particularly for parents and their children, who are the primary recipients of these services. In the context of Arabic-speaking parents, there is a notable absence of survey instruments tailored to measure their satisfaction. This study seeks to address this gap by validating a survey designed to evaluate parental satisfaction with rehabilitation services (RSs) provided to Jordanian children who have received cochlear implants (CIs). Methods The study included 92 participants and followed a four-step methodology: 1) a literature review and expert input; 2) cognitive interviews, pilot testing, and test-retest reliability testing; 3) data collection; 4) validity and reliability assessments. Results The survey’s validity was confirmed. Expert input and cognitive interviews improved content validity, and factor analysis established construct validity by revealing six factors explaining 82.33% of the variance in the survey scale. Convergent and discriminant validity were confirmed (composite reliability >0.7 and average variance extracted value >0.5). Cronbach’s α exceeded 0.8 for each factor and reached 0.855 for the total scale. Survey results showed reliance on speech therapy and audiology, varied rehabilitation durations, and progress. Parents expressed overall satisfaction, particularly influenced by technical quality and efficacy/outcome dimensions. Parents’ recommendations to enhance satisfaction with RSs included financial support, improved service accessibility, enhanced service delivery, specialized education, and increased public awareness. Conclusion This study validates an Arabic satisfaction survey, emphasizing the significance of multidisciplinary, extended rehabilitation programs, skilled professionals, and positive outcomes. It emphasizes the necessity for improved access to specialized care and collaboration among healthcare, government, and media to shape parental perceptions of RSs. While the findings indicate overall satisfaction, they also reveal challenges faced by parents, highlighting the need for comprehensive support systems. These insights assist healthcare providers and policymakers in enhancing care quality and meeting the needs of CI children’s families, thereby improving the RSs experience in Jordan.

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