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Comparison of two quality-of-life questionnaires in cochlear implanted children

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The present cross-sectional study compared efficacy between two quality-of-life questionnaires for cochlear implanted children: CIQOL-10 Global and PEACH. Forty cochlear implanted children, aged 18 months to 15 years, were included over a 3-month period. Children not wearing the implant, from non-French-speaking families, with psychomotor retardation or neurologic deficit were excluded. Ease of filling out the questionnaires and their relevance were assessed on Visual Analog Scales. The aim was to select the questionnaire better adapted to an implanted pediatric population. PEACH scored significantly better than CIQOL for ease of use and relevance, particularly for under-6 year-olds. On average, 3 of the 10 CIQOL questions went unanswered for children aged≤6 years, versus just 1 out of 13 for PEACH. PEACH, being easier to answer and more relevant, particularly for younger children, can optimize follow-up of cochlear implanted children.

Source: European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Diseases

DOI: 10.1016/j.anorl.2025.10.006

Authors: C. Chandrakumar, F.-X. Bétolaud, N. Noël-Petroff, T. Deray, T. Van Den Abbeele, E. Bois

Institution: Hôpital Robert-Debré

Language: English

Topic: Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,700