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Effectiveness of audiologist-delivered cognitive Behavioral therapy for tinnitus and hyperacusis rehabilitation: outcomes for patients treated in routine practice

Aazh, Hashir, Moore, Brian C. J.·2018·American Journal of Audiology

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim was to assess the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for tinnitus and/or hyperacusis delivered by audiologists working in the National Health Service in the United Kingdom. DESIGN: This was a retrospective study, based on questionnaires assessing tinnitus and hyperacusis and insomnia before and after CBT. STUDY SAMPLE: Data were gathered for 68 consecutive patients (average age = 52.5 years) who enrolled for CBT. RESULTS: All measures showed significant improvements after CBT. Effect sizes for patients who completed CBT were 1.13 for Tinnitus Handicap Inventory scores; 0.76 for Hyperacusis Questionnaire scores; 0.71, 0.95, and 0.93 for tinnitus loudness, annoyance, and effect on life, respectively, measured using the Visual Analog Scale; and 0.94 for the Insomnia Severity Index score. An analysis including those who dropped out also showed significant improvements for all measures. CONCLUSION: Audiologist-delivered CBT led to significant improvements in self-report measures of tinnitus and hyperacusis handicap and insomnia. The methods described here may be used when designing future randomized controlled trials of efficacy.

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  • Studies have confirmed the effectiveness of audiologist-provided CBT programs for tinnitus.

    “Although studies have confirmed the effectiveness of audiologist-provided CBT programs for tinnitus (Aazh and Moore, 2018), these programs differ in procedural details and research perspectives, and their equivalence to psychologist-provided CBT needs further verification (Burke and El Refaie, 2024).”

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Authors
Aazh, H., & Moore, B. C. J.
Affiliations
  • Royal Surrey County Hospital (GB)
  • University of Cambridge (GB)
Venue
American Journal of Audiology
Published
2018-12-06
Volume
27
Issue
4
Pages
547-558
ISSN
  • 1059-0889 (ISSN-L)
  • 1558-9137
OpenAlex
W2890098046
Cited by
51
References
73
Citations by year
2026: 2 · 2025: 4 · 2024: 9 · 2023: 5 · 2022: 8 · 2021: 7 · 2020: 8 · 2019: 6 · 2018: 1 · 2014: 1
FWCI
3.55
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • American Journal of Audiology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Sensory Systems › Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Speech and Hearing › Noise Effects and Management
Keywords
cognitive behavioral therapy, tinnitus, hyperacusis, tinnitus rehabilitation, insomnia, tinnitus handicap, routine clinical practice
MeSH terms
Audiologists, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Audiology, Female, United Kingdom, Humans, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders, Male, Middle Aged, Hyperacusis, Retrospective Studies, Tinnitus, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Treatment Outcome, Young Adult

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