NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Back to results
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
ERIC Number: EJ1362338
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Feb
Pages: 9
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1525-7401
EISSN: EISSN-1538-4837
Perceptions and Experiences of Thai Parents Who Have a Child with a Cochlear Implant
Sukonthaman, Rumpasri; Bowen, Sandy K.; Detchanarat, Tanawat
Communication Disorders Quarterly, v44 n2 p98-106 Feb 2023
Owing to limited medical and early intervention services for children with hearing loss in Thailand, parents face challenges regarding communication and amplification options for their child. Eight parents of children who had received a cochlear implant were interviewed to elicit their perceptions and experience of the process in selecting this option for their child who is deaf. Qualitative methods were used to analyze the data and organize them into themes. Four major themes emerged from the findings: (a) parents did not know what to do after the initial diagnosis; (b) parents' views of hearing loss and reasons for pursing a cochlear implant; (c) challenging issues after implantation; and (d) what is needed to make the process better for Thai families. The findings provide information on what parents need to professionals who are developing medical and early intervention services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing and their families in Thailand.
SAGE Publications and Hammill Institute on Disabilities. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2993
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Thailand
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A