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Family Quality of Life Following Early Identification of Deafness
Jackson, Carla W. Wegner, Jane R. Turnbull, Ann P.
Jackson, Carla W.
Wegner, Jane R.
Turnbull, Ann P.
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Abstract
Purpose: Family members’ perceptions of their
quality of life were examined following early identification of
deafness in children.
Method: A questionnaire was used to solicit ratings of satisfaction
from the family members of 207 children who were deaf and
younger than 6 years of age.
Results: Results indicated that families were generally satisfied
with the areas of family life surveyed. Descriptive analysis
suggested lower satisfaction ratings in the area of emotional wellbeing.
Families also reported that their child’s deafness had the
largest impact on their emotional well-being. Family members of
children using oral communication with a cochlear implant
reported higher satisfaction with their child’s speech production
and perception outcomes than family members of children using
hearing aids alone.
Implications: We recommend that service providers and early
hearing detection and intervention program coordinators consider
additional supports for family well-being following the early
identification of deafness in children.
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This is the published version, also available here: http://dx.doi.org/10.1044/0161-1461(2009/07-0093).
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2010-04-15
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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deafness, family quality of life, early intervention, emotional support, cochlear implants
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Jackson, Carla W., Wegner, Jane R., Turnbull, Ann P. "Family Quality of Life Following Early Identification of Deafness." Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, April 2010, Vol. 41, 194-205. http://dx.doi.org/10.1044/0161-1461(2009/07-0093).