Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4115764 | International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology | 2006 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Studies that used well-validated, generic HRQL instruments supported conclusions that were less subject to potential bias from the perspective of the clinician investigator. Most studies did not use well-defined cohorts with respect to age at implantation and duration of implant use, and conclusions in these studies were also subject to potential bias. No well-validated, deafness-specific HRQL instruments are currently available. Future research should be done with existing, generic HRQL instruments and with strict study inclusion criteria. Suggested generic HRQL instruments are discussed.
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Authors
Frank R. Lin, John K. Niparko,