My child has a cochlear implant: exploring mothers' stories using narrative inquiry

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dc.contributor.authorBerezon, Shelley M.
dc.contributor.supervisorBanister, Elizabeth
dc.date.accessioned2008-04-09T19:47:09Z
dc.date.available2008-04-09T19:47:09Z
dc.date.copyright2008en_US
dc.date.issued2008-04-09T19:47:09Z
dc.degree.departmentSchool of Nursing
dc.degree.levelMaster of Nursing M.N.en_US
dc.description.abstractParents of a child who undergoes cochlear implantation typically go through an incredibly difficult and lengthy process. Mothers tend to carry the brunt of this stress because they are the most likely parent to be the main caregiver of children, particularly children who have special needs. Many aspects of cochlear implantation have been researched; however little is known about the experiences of the primary caregivers of children who make use of this technology. Using Narrative Inquiry this study explores the experiences of mothers whose children have undergone the cochlear implantation process as told through their stories. A thematic analysis revealed three interrelated themes: (a) struggling with new realities, (b) feelings of uncertainty and isolation, and (c) moving on. The findings suggest that the mothers experienced a personal transformation: they found new ways of thinking and being. Implications for practice focus on supporting mothers’ health and well-being so that they may ultimately provide for and support their children’s needs. Specific recommendations for practice have been made.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1828/337
dc.languageEnglisheng
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.rightsAvailable to the World Wide Weben_US
dc.subjectmothersen_US
dc.subjectpediatric cochlear implanten_US
dc.subjectmothers well-beingen_US
dc.subjectmothers healthen_US
dc.subjectnarrative inquiryen_US
dc.subjectstoryen_US
dc.subjectuncertainty and isolationen_US
dc.subjectpersonal transformationen_US
dc.subject.lcshUVic Subject Index::Sciences and Engineering::Health Sciences::Nursingen_US
dc.titleMy child has a cochlear implant: exploring mothers' stories using narrative inquiryen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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