Table 6.
Descriptions of the CIQOL-35 Profile instrument, CIQOL-10 Global measure, and domain-specific item banks from the Cochlear Implant Quality of Life (CIQOL) final item pool.
| CIQOL Instrument | No. items | Provides domain-specific data | Provides global QOL data | Suggestions for use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIQOL-35 Profile Instrument | 35 |
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• Efficient evaluation of CI-related QOL in six domains • Appropriate for use in clinical or research settings |
| CIQOL-10 Global measure | 10 |
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• Busy clinical settings or research studies with many instruments to limit clinician and patient burden and survey fatique | |
| CIQOL final item pool | 81 |
|
• Not intended to be used as a whole due to length • Source of six domain-specific item banks (see below) |
|
| Communication item bank | 28 |
|
• Provides greatest information regarding receptive and expressive communication ability | |
| Emotional item bank | 15 |
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• Provides greatest information regarding emotional well-being | |
| Entertainment item bank | 8 |
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• Provides greatest information regarding enjoyment and clarity of TV, radio, music, etc. | |
| Environment item bank | 6 |
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• Provides greatest information regarding ability to distinguish and localize environmental sounds | |
| Listening effort item bank | 8 |
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• Provides greatest information regarding degree of effort and resulting fatigue associated with listening | |
| Social item bank | 16 |
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• Provides greatest information regarding ability to interact in groups and attend and enjoy social functions |
Note. QOL = quality of life; CI = cochlear implant.