ERIC Number: EJ1252406
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Apr
Pages: 10
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ISSN: ISSN-1081-4159
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Measuring Recovery in Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and Tinnitus Patients in a Mental Health Care Setting: Validation of the I.ROC
Roze, Karin C. M.; Tijsseling, Corrie; Rudd, Bridey; Tiemens, Bea G.
Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, v25 n2 p178-187 Apr 2020
This study was aimed at validating the Individual Recovery Outcomes Counter (I.ROC) for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and tinnitus patients in a mental health care setting. There is a need for an accessible instrument to monitor treatment effects in this population. The I.ROC measures recovery, seeing recovery as a process of experiencing a meaningful life, despite the limitations caused by illness or disability. A total of 84 adults referred to 2 specialist mental health centers for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and tinnitus adults in the Netherlands completed the Dutch version of I.ROC and 3 other instruments. A total of 25 patients refused or did not complete the instruments: 50% of patients using sign language and 18% of patients using spoken language. Participants completed the measures at intake and then every 3 months. In this sample I.ROC demonstrated good internal consistency and convergent validity. Sensitivity to change was good, especially over a period of 6 or 9 months. This study provides preliminary evidence that the I.ROC is a valid instrument measuring recovery for hard-of-hearing and tinnitus patients using spoken language. For deaf patients using sign language, specifically those with limited language skills in spoken and written Dutch, more research is needed.
Descriptors: Deafness, Hearing Impairments, Patients, Mental Health, Health Services, Outcomes of Treatment, Measures (Individuals), Test Validity, Adults, Foreign Countries, Sign Language
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Netherlands
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