Paediatric Cochlear Implantation: Evaluating OutcomesISBN: 978-1-86156-366-8
Paperback
300 pages
January 2005
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This book reviews published research concerning outcomes for deaf
children with cochlear implants. The publications selected for
review meet certain criteria - they were all published in English,
they were published since 1994, and the number of children included
in each study was at least 12. A thorough literature search was
carried out yielding about 200 articles meeting these criteria.
Paediatric Cochlear Implants considers a range of outcomes
including use of audition by children, the development of language
and quality of life. Advances in cochlear implantation that affect
outcomes are also discussed.
The book offers critical summaries of relevant papers and an account of the conclusions of the research to date, highlights topics that have received less attention and suggests a framework for considering outcomes. It evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of current research with suggestion for possible future developments.
This book will be of interest to all professionals and researchers concerned with deaf children, to parents of deaf children and to purchasers of healthcare services.