Impact on patients of the coronovirus disease 2019 pandemic and postponement of cochlear implant surgery: a qualitative study
| Autor: | Emma M. Stapleton, Iain A. Bruce, U Martinez de Estibariz, Martin O'Driscoll, R Abrar, Simon R. Freeman |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Male Physical Distancing Anxiety Deafness Frustration Grounded theory Time-to-Treatment Young Adult Quality of life (healthcare) Surveys and Questionnaires medicine Humans Young adult Qualitative Research Aged Depression SARS-CoV-2 business.industry Communication Loneliness COVID-19 General Medicine Middle Aged Cochlear Implantation Cochlear Implants Cross-Sectional Studies Mood Otorhinolaryngology Elective Surgical Procedures Quality of Life Female medicine.symptom business Psychosocial Clinical psychology Qualitative research |
| Zdroj: | The Journal of Laryngology & Otology. 135:918-925 |
| ISSN: | 1748-5460 0022-2151 |
| DOI: | 10.1017/s002221512100219x |
| Popis: | ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and postponement of elective surgical procedures for profoundly deaf patients awaiting cochlear implantation.MethodOpen-ended questionnaires were sent to all adult patients awaiting cochlear implantation surgery. Qualitative analysis was performed using a grounded theory approach.ResultsParticipants described a primarily negative impact on wellbeing from the surgery delay, expressing feelings of isolation or loneliness. Low mood, depression or hopelessness were commonly expressed by elderly participants; frustration and anxiety were described by young adults. Participants described a negative impact on their general daily life, describing difficulties communicating with facemasks and struggles with reliance on telephone communication because of social distancing. Despite these significant psychosocial challenges, only a minority described adaptive coping strategies.DiscussionProfoundly deaf patients may be at greater psychosocial risk because of unique challenges from their hearing disability. Our findings can be used to develop evidence-driven strategies to improve communication, wellbeing and quality of life. |
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