The Experiences of Deaf Young People with Sequential Bilateral Cochlear Implants

Mather, Julie; Gregory, Sue; Archbold, Sue

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“…They are more involved in decision making, more independent and may be in more situations where the listening environment is less favourable or adapted for them, for example at school (Mather et al, 2011 …”

Section: Cochlear Implant Outcomes In Adolescentsmentioning

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“…They reported both hearing and deaf identities but also a feeling of difference, despite being more integrated into the hearing world (Hilton et al, 2013). Rehabilitation following surgery may not be straightforward for teenagers as it requires patience and commitment, the extent of which may not be fully appreciated beforehand (Mather et al, 2011). …”

Section: Bilateral and Sequential Cochlear Implantsmentioning

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“…Another qualitative study that examined the perceptions of young people with sequential cochlear implants was carried out by Mather et al (2011) and similar benefits were cited, in addition to an improved ability to localise sound. Fifteen young people aged between 10 and 18 yrs were interviewed about their decision to have a second device, the adjustment process, school, friends, expectations and advice to others.…”

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“…A key finding of this study was the young people's struggle with rehabilitation. The teenagers indicated that it was an unexpectedly lengthy process which required support and perseverance (Mather et al, 2011). This had not previously been highlighted in the literature.…”

Section: The Views Of Teenagers With Cochlear Implantsmentioning

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“…Wheeler et al (2007), Mather et al (2011) and Hilton et al (2013) conducted individual interviews with small numbers of teenagers. The research highlighted that the teenagers generally felt positive towards their cochlear implant as a result of improvements in their listening and communication abilities, although adapting to a cochlear implant, particularly if it is the second device, can be a long and difficult process.…”

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Exploring the experiences of teenagers with cochlear implants

Watson

Verschuur

Lathlean

2016

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Whilst much research has focused on the general health needs of adolescents, little is known about the specific needs of teenagers who wear cochlear implants. Thus it is important to widen the knowledge base regarding the experiences of this population, and to assist professionals to support this age group more effectively.This qualitative study investigated teenage cochlear implant users' perceptions of deafness, surgery, fitting of the device and life as a cochlear implant wearer in order to gain a more comprehensive understanding of teenagers' experiences of living with a cochlear implant by putting their perspectives at the heart of the research. This was achieved by working with the teenagers collaboratively throughout the research.Phase one of the study involved engaging with a small group of teenagers with cochlear implants to develop a website that would allow them to share their experiences. In phase two, ten semi-structured interviews were undertaken and nine were analysed using template analysis. Some teenagers experienced great preoperative anxiety and significant post-operative pain. Anxiety and pain are physiologically linked so strategies for reducing their anxiety are discussed. There was also a mismatch between their expectations and the disappointing reality of adjusting to the device. Disconfirmation-expectancy theory suggests that expectations counselling may narrow this gap. However, over time they experienced significant functional and psychosocial benefits as a result of their lives being easier. Almost all described complex, flexible identities where they felt connections with both the hearing and deaf world. Theoretical models of deaf identity support this 'bicultural' state. However, the hearing world sometimes posed difficulties for them when the listening environment was challenging. By giving prominence to the teenagers' voices this study has added new knowledge concerning their experience of surgery. The findings also more fully revealed the challenges of adjusting to the device and the impact of having a cochlear implant on the teenagers' identities.ii iii

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Section: Cochlear Implant Outcomes In Adolescentsmentioning

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Section: Bilateral and Sequential Cochlear Implantsmentioning

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Documenting the lived experiences of young adult cochlear implant users: ‘feeling’ sound, fluidity and blurring boundaries

Snell

2015

Disability & Society

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Adolescents' Experiences of Receiving and Living With Sequential Cochlear Implants: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

Hilton

Jones

Harmon

et al. 2013

Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education

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There is currently a unique opportunity to examine the experiences of young people who receive a second sequential cochlear implant (SCI), after only having had 1 cochlear implant (CI) for most of their lives. Eleven young people who had opted to receive an SCI were interviewed. Interpretative phenomenological analysis resulted in the identification of 6 master themes. Most participants enjoyed improved confidence and social well-being following their SCI and felt that 2 CIs were superior to 1. The majority identified themselves as hearing and deaf, but not culturally Deaf, as they strived to live in the hearing world. However, this was not without challenges and many young people experienced feelings of difference in the hearing world. These findings have clinical implications in terms of the role of clinical psychologists and other mental health professionals in CI clinics and in providing information to families making decisions about CIs. These findings add to the emergent deaf identity development literature in young people with CIs.

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The Experiences of Deaf Young People with Sequential Bilateral Cochlear Implants

Cited by 7 publications

References 25 publications

Exploring the experiences of teenagers with cochlear implants

Exploring the experiences of teenagers with cochlear implants

Documenting the lived experiences of young adult cochlear implant users: ‘feeling’ sound, fluidity and blurring boundaries

Adolescents' Experiences of Receiving and Living With Sequential Cochlear Implants: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis

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