Coming to a Decision About Cochlear Implantation: Parents Making Choices for their Deaf Children

Mervyn B Hyde; Renee Punch; L Komesaroff

doi:10.1093/deafed/enq004

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Coming to a Decision About Cochlear Implantation: Parents Making Choices for their Deaf Children

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Coming to a Decision About Cochlear Implantation: Parents Making Choices for their Deaf Children

Mervyn B Hyde, Renee Punch and L Komesaroff

Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, Vol.15(2), pp.162-178

2010

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/deafed/enq004

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cochlear implantation

deafness

deaf children

This study combined quantitative and qualitative methods in a sequential approach to investigate the experiences of parents making decisions about cochlear implants for their deaf children. Quantitative findings from a survey instrument completed by 247 parents were extended and elaborated by qualitative findings from in-depth interviews with 27 of the survey respondents. Although parents used a variety of information sources when considering an implant, cochlear implant centers and doctors comprised their major source of information. Most parents found the decision-making process difficult and stressful, but a proportion reported finding the decision easy, believing that there was no other option for their child, and were keen for implantation to proceed as soon as possible. Implications for professionals working with families are discussed.

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Title: Coming to a Decision About Cochlear Implantation: Parents Making Choices for their Deaf Children
Authors: Mervyn B Hyde (Author) - Griffith University
Renee Punch (Author) - Griffith University
L Komesaroff (Author) - Deakin University
Publication details: Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, Vol.15(2), pp.162-178
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date published: 2010
DOI: 10.1093/deafed/enq004
ISSN: 1081-4159
Organisation Unit: School of Education - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450284602621
Output Type: Journal article

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