Tinnitus activities treatment

Prog Brain Res. 2007:166:425-34. doi: 10.1016/S0079-6123(07)66041-5.

Abstract

Tinnitus Activities Treatment includes counseling of the whole person, and considers individual differences and needs. We consider four areas: thoughts and emotions, hearing and communication, sleep, and concentration. We typically use Partial Masking Sound Therapy, with a noise or music set to the lowest level that provides relief. A picture-based approach facilitates engagement of the patient, and provides thorough and structured counseling. We engage the patient by including homework and activities to demonstrate understanding and facilitate progress.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Activities of Daily Living
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / methods*
  • Counseling*
  • Holistic Health*
  • Humans
  • Psychoacoustics
  • Tinnitus / physiopathology
  • Tinnitus / psychology*
  • Tinnitus / therapy*