USAIS patients talk about aspects of the cochlear implant journey by answering a series of questions. The Themes are:
The operation – practical arrangements and coming home
Day one – first sounds and initial tuning
Onwards -The weeks after initial tuning
Every day – The equipment and daily routines
Accessories – How Bluetooth is used to help you hear
Telephone – Not everyone can use the phone after a cochlear implant
Music – music sounds different after a cochlear implant
Looking back – summaries, tips and things you should know
The links below are identical to those above but have been created in a different format. They are currently incomplete and are a work in progress.
Talking about the practical arrangements for the cochlear implant operation, staying in the hospital, and the time in between coming home and having your speech processor tuned in for the first time. |
Talking about the different experiences of the first day of tuning and hearing electronic sound for the first time. |
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Different experiences about the weeks and months after tuning in, and how quickly sound becomes natural. |
Thinking about the use of the equipment and the daily routine. Also discussed is troubleshooting and how to identify any issues.
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 Talking about situations where plug-in Bluetooth accessories such as mobile phone clips can be useful. |
Not everyone can use the telephone well with a cochlear implant. Thinking about the progress and success of using the phone again.
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Discussing how different music can sound with a cochlear implant, and comparing strategies and tips to get back to listening to familiar music. |
Summing up about experiences with a cochlear implant, including tips and things we wish we had known before we went ahead. |