Table 3 Cochlear implant–specific quality of life subdomains
From: Quality of life in children with cochlear implants in Kazakhstan
Subdomain (Items) | Description | Sample Item |
|---|---|---|
Communication (6) | Ease, quality, and quantity of communication and conversation | Communication is difficult even with people he knows well. |
General functioning (6) | Changes in attention, safety, and engagement | I can now let her play outside as she is aware of the sound of traffic. |
Well-being (5) | Happiness and frustration | He continues to be a happy child and good fun to be with |
Self-reliance (4) | Indicators of confidence and independence | A significant change has been improvement in her confidence |
Social relations (7) | Relationships within and outside the family | He does not make friends easily outside the family. |
Education (7) | Performance of the child at school; placement and responsiveness within the school district | The local school and support services adequately meet all our needs concerning the use of her implant at school |
Effects of implantation (7) | Progress with the cochlear implant, future concerns regarding device function, and child reaction to the device | I worry that he will blame me for my decision for him to have an implant. |
Supporting the child (6) | Amount and effects of help required by child before and after implantation | A parent of a child with an implant needs to be patient as benefits may take time to show. |