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How TinyEYE Practitioners Can Enhance Their Skills with Insights from Cochlear Implant Decision-Making Research

How TinyEYE Practitioners Can Enhance Their Skills with Insights from Cochlear Implant Decision-Making Research

The decision-making process for parents considering cochlear implants for their children with severe to profound hearing loss is complex and emotionally charged. A recent study titled An Assessment of Parents Decision-Making Regarding Paediatric Cochlear Implants sheds light on the factors influencing these decisions and provides valuable insights for practitioners at TinyEYE to enhance their support for families navigating this journey.

Key Findings from the Study

The study involved semi-structured interviews with eight parents and eight cochlear implant team members at a Canadian cochlear implant center. The research highlighted several critical aspects of the decision-making process:

Implications for Practitioners

Based on the study's findings, practitioners can adopt several strategies to better support families during the cochlear implant decision-making process:

Encouraging Further Research

Practitioners should also be encouraged to stay updated with the latest research in the field of pediatric cochlear implants. Continuous learning and professional development are crucial for providing the best possible support to families. Reading studies like An Assessment of Parents Decision-Making Regarding Paediatric Cochlear Implants can offer valuable insights and help practitioners refine their approaches.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: An Assessment of Parents Decision-Making Regarding Paediatric Cochlear Implants.


Citation: Johnston, J. C., Durieux-Smith, A., Fitzpatrick, E., O'Connor, A., Benzies, K., & Angus, D. (2008). An assessment of parents decision-making regarding paediatric cochlear implants. Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, 32(4), 141-200.
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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