American Journal of Audiology Vol.14 49-70 June 2005. doi:10.1044/1059-0889(2005/005)
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Clinical Guide for Audiologic Tinnitus Management II

Treatment

James A. Henry 1, Tara L. Zaugg 2, and Martin A. Schechter 2

1 VA Medical Center, Portland, OR, and Oregon Health & Science University, Portland
2 VA Medical Center, Portland, OR

james.henry{at}med.va.gov

Purpose: This article is the second of 2 that address the need for basic procedures that can be used commonly by audiologists to manage patients with clinically significant tinnitus, as well as hyperacusis. The method described is termed audiologic tinnitus management (ATM).

Method: ATM was developed specifically for use by audiologists. Although certain procedural components were adapted from the methods of tinnitus masking and tinnitus retraining therapy, ATM is uniquely and specifically defined. A detailed description of the ATM assessment procedures is provided in the companion article (J. A. Henry, T. L. Zaugg, & M. A. Schechter, 2005). The present article describes a specific clinical protocol for providing treatment with ATM.

Results: The treatment method described for ATM includes structured informational counseling and an individualized program of sound enhancement that can include the use of hearing aids, ear-level noise generators, combination instruments (noise generator and hearing aid combined), personal listening devices (wearable CD, tape, and MP3 players), and augmentative sound devices (e.g., tabletop sound generators). Ongoing treatment appointments involve primarily the structured counseling, evaluation, and adjustment of the use of sound devices, and assessment of treatment outcomes. The informational counseling protocol and an interview form for determining treatment outcomes are each described in step-by-step detail for direct clinical application.

Conclusion: This article can serve as a practical clinical guide for audiologists to provide treatment for tinnitus in a uniform manner.

Key Words: tinnitus, treatment, intervention, outcomes, hearing functions and disorders

Submitted on September 1, 2004
Accepted on May 20, 2005


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