Table 3.

Description and systematic review included in the study.

Authors/title/journal	- Lin FR, Niparko JK
	- Measuring health-related quality of life after pediatric cochlear implantation.
	- International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 2006;70(10):1695-706
Type of study	Systematic review or metanalysis.
Age range	< 18 years.
Investigation question	“How has the HRQL being measured in children with cochlear implant?”
Inclusion criteria	- Original paper;
	- Individuals with ages < 18 years;
	- Children with CI;
	- Studies with quality of life measures, or the functional status or health status;
	- In English.
Results	We found 10 cross-sectional studies, with a minimum age at CI surgery of 2 years. The following quality of life results were discussed in the 10 studies: physiological and psychological well-being; self-confidence, family, friends; general functionality; Communication.
Comments	The results revealed a diversity of literature on QL and CI in children, each one using heterogeneous populations and different QL instruments. Numerous conclusions based on the quality review of the data were found, and they are informative for future investigations.

QV: Quality of life; IC: Cochlear implant.