Issue Date
2007
Abstract
The purpose of this investigation was to determine the impact of unilateral hearing loss on the quality of life of children. Focus group sessions were held for parents and children or adolescents with unilateral hearing loss to discuss their perceptions. Parents and children or adolescents completed the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory. Findings were presented depicting which domains of quality of life are most affected.
Language
English
Publisher
Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine
Subject (MeSH)
Hearing Impaired Persons -- child; Hearing Impaired Persons -- adolescent; Quality of Life; Hearing Loss, Unilateral
Document Type
Thesis
Advisor
Lieu, Judith E.C.
Recommended Citation
Borton, Sarah A., "Quality of life in children with unilateral hearing loss: a pilot study" (2007). Independent Studies and Capstones. Paper 201. Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine.
https://digitalcommons.wustl.edu/pacs_capstones/201
