Journal article
Pilot study to develop telehealth tinnitus management for persons with and without traumatic brain injury
Journal of rehabilitation research and development, Vol.49(7), pp.1025-1042
01 Jan 2012
PMID: 23341277
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Abstract
Tinnitus, or "ringing in the ears," affects 10%-15% of adults; cases can be problematic and require lifelong management. Many people who have experienced traumatic brain injury (TBI) also experience tinnitus. We developed Progressive Tinnitus Management (PTM), which uses education and counseling to help patients learn how to self-manage their reactions to tinnitus. We adapted PTM by delivering the intervention via telephone and by adding cognitive-behavioral therapy. A pilot study was conducted to evaluate the feasibility and potential efficacy of this approach for individuals with and without TBI. Participants with clinically significant tinnitus were recruited into three groups: probable symptomatic mild TBI (n = 15), moderate to severe TBI (n = 9), and no symptomatic TBI (72 = 12). Participants received telephone counseling (six sessions over 6 months) by an audiologist and a psychologist. Questionnaires were completed at baseline, 12 weeks, and 24 weeks. All groups showed trends reflecting improvement in self-perceived functional limitations due to tinnitus. A follow-up randomized clinical study is underway.
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- Title
- Pilot study to develop telehealth tinnitus management for persons with and without traumatic brain injury
- Creators
- James A. Henry - United States Department of Veterans AffairsTara L. Zaugg - Portland VA Medical CenterPaula J. Myers - James A Haley Vet Hosp, Tampa, FL 33612 USACaroline J. Schmidt - Yale UniversitySusan Griest - College Station Medical CenterMarcia W. Legro - Portland VA Medical CenterChristine Kaelin - Portland VA Medical CenterEmily J. Thielman - Portland VA Medical CenterDaniel M. Storzbach - Portland VA Medical CenterGarnett P. McMillan - Portland VA Medical CenterKathleen F. Carlson - College Station Medical Center
- Publication Details
- Journal of rehabilitation research and development, Vol.49(7), pp.1025-1042
- Publisher
- Journal Rehab Res & Dev
- Number of pages
- 18
- Grant note
- C6770R; F7070S; C2659C / VA, VHA, Rehabilitation Research and Development Service 08-025 / VA, VHA, Health Services Research and Development Career Development Award Program
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Audiology - Distance
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000319303100007
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-84868113035
- Other Identifier
- 991022058592704721
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