Applicability of the real ear measurement for audiological intervention of tinnitus

Rocha, Andressa Vital; Mondelli, Maria Fernanda Capoani Garcia

doi:10.1016/j.bjorl.2018.07.010

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“…Tinnitus complaints significantly decreased in ten studies (Berberian et al 2017; dos Santos et al 2014; Henry et al 2015; Henry et al 2017; Oz et al 2013; Rocha and Mondelli 2017, 2020; Searchfield et al 2016; Shabana et al 2018; Tyler et al 2017). Two studies did not conduct analyses to investigate if hearing aid use and/or the masking function result into tinnitus relief (Jalilvand et al 2015; Sereda et al 2017).…”

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Hearing More to Hear Less: A Scoping Review of Hearing Aids for Tinnitus Relief

Jacquemin

Gilles

Shekhawat

2021

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Background Tinnitus, the perception of a sound in absence of an external auditory source, can significantly impact ones' quality of life. As tinnitus is often associated with hearing loss, hearing aids have been proposed for tinnitus relief in literature for more than 70 years. While there is a long history of clinical work and research on this topic, there is a need for recent literature to be reviewed and guide decision making in tinnitus management. Objective The aim of this scoping review is to provide an update of the available evidence on hearing aids for tinnitus, focusing on the effect of sound amplification, to draw conclusions for clinical practice and identify gaps in the field. A consultation exercise was included to discuss current issues that practitioners and carers themselves face but remain under-researched. Design This scoping review was conducted based on the six-stage framework of Arksey et al. (2005). Studies were included if they investigated hearing aids for tinnitus and were published after 2011. Databases of PubMed and Scopus were explored on the 16th of November 2020. The search was limited to English manuscripts. A total of 28 primary research studies were selected. Results Positive results of hearing aids for tinnitus relief were shown by 68 % of the studies, whereas 14 % demonstrated no change in tinnitus perception. As the quality of the evidence across studies was variable, no consensus can be reached regarding the use of hearing aids as a treatment for tinnitus. Nevertheless, recent studies were more likely to focus on optimizing the effect of hearing aids and better predicting which tinnitus patients benefit from hearing aids. The experts stated that the findings were in agreement with their view on the scientific evidence and they emphasized the importance of reaching consensus. Conclusions The majority of the studies supported the use of hearing aids for tinnitus relief. Hence, there was some scientific support for it, but the quality of evidence was questioned. Stronger methodology in future studies is needed to reach consensus and support clinical guidelines development.

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“…They showed significant improvements in hearing thresholds and tinnitus perception. Similarly, Rocha & Mondelli (2020) evaluated the benefit of combination devices (with white noise) over 6 months. A total of 40 chronic bilateral tinnitus patients with symmetrical bilateral mild to moderate SNHL were included.…”

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Hearing More to Hear Less: A Scoping Review of Hearing Aids for Tinnitus Relief

Jacquemin

Gilles

Shekhawat

2021

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“…Additionally, the verification of the tinnitus sound generator output at patient's identified level of mixing point was performed to serve as a comparison point for monitoring purposes. 24 It was anticipated that as the patient's perception of tinnitus decreases, the mixing point would also decrease. 25 Given decreased LDLs, gain was set to 80% of recommended level, which patient reported was comfortable.…”

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Tinnitus Management: The Utilization of a Hybrid Telehealth and In-Person Delivery Model

Scaglione

Kuzbyt

2021

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Telehealth, or the delivery of healthcare services from a distance, has historically been used to provide care to underserved populations and to those unable to visit a healthcare center. During the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, some providers of tinnitus healthcare services incorporated telehealth into their clinical protocols to allow for continued care for their patients while adhering to social distancing guidelines and safety measures. Bothersome tinnitus can negatively impact one's quality of life. Telehealth has been instrumental in treating this debilitating problem in a time when in-person care has not been easily available. The case of a patient with tinnitus is examined to demonstrate the use of a hybrid delivery model utilizing telehealth and in-person interactions to assess and manage her bothersome tinnitus. In-person services were used for audiological assessments and fitting of treatment devices, while telehealth was utilized for counseling, education, and remote programming of her treatment devices. This combined approach, which has allowed the patient to continue receiving care safely during the pandemic, can be continued for future care. Telehealth offers several advantages to patients and providers alike. While the COVID-19 pandemic will hopefully come to an end, telehealth services for tinnitus management may be here to stay.

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“…podają, że pacjenci z wyższym poziomem akceptacji szumów usznych zgłaszają znacznie wyższą jakość życia i niższy dystres psychiczny [30,31]. Silną korelację pomiędzy jakością życia a uciążliwością szumów usznych zaobserwowano również w populacji generalnej [32,33]. W badaniach przekrojowych przeprowadzanych przez Zemana i wsp.…”

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Influence of stapedotomy on the quality of life of otosclerosis patients

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Wstęp: Chirurgia strzemiączka jest powszechną metodą leczenia otosklerozy, a jej efektywność jest raportowana na podstawie audiometrycznych progów słyszenia. Jednak wyniki audiometryczne nie dostarczają informacji o tym, jak zamknięcie rezerwy ślimakowej i obniżenie progów przewodnictwa powietrznego po chirurgii strzemiączka wpływa na słyszenie w różnych warunkach akustycznych. Badania audiometryczne nie pozwalają również na ocenę zmiany uciążliwości szumów usznych oraz jakości życia po operacji. Cel: Ocena jakości życia u pacjentów z otosklerozą poddanych stapedotomii w odniesieniu do trzech głównych czynników: zmiany audiometrycznych progów słyszenia, subiektywnego słyszenia w różnych warunkach akustycznych oraz uciążliwości szumów usznych. Materiał i metody: Do prospektywnych badań włączono 191 pacjentów, u których z powodu otosklerozy przeprowadzono stapedotomię pomiędzy kwietniem a październikiem 2017 roku. Pacjentów poddano badaniu audiometrii tonalnej i poproszono o wypełnienie kwestionariuszy przed operacją oraz 6 miesięcy po operacji. Subiektywne słyszenie oceniono za pomocą kwestionariusza Abbreviated Profile for Hearing Aid Benefit (APHAB), do oceny uciążliwości szumów usznych zastosowano Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI), a jakość życia zmierzono za pomocą Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI). Wyniki: Analiza statystyczna wykazała, że średni całkowity wynik GBI (M = 33,7; SD = 23,7) był istotnie statystycznie wyższy niż zero (t = 19,7; p < 0,001). Na podstawie modelu regresji stwierdzono, że wszystkie trzy badane zmienne -zmiana audiometrycznych progów słyszenia, zmiana w APHAB i zmiana w TFI -miały istotny wpływ na jakość życia po stapedotomii. Najwyższą wartość beta (b = 0,040; p < 0,001) wykazano w odniesieniu do zmiany w TFI, która wydaje się mieć największy wpływ na jakość życia. Wnioski: Chirurgia strzemiączka zapewnia istotną poprawę jakości życia zgłaszaną przez większość pacjentów z otosklerozą. Dla pacjentów dotkniętych niedosłuchem i uporczywymi szumami usznymi w przebiegu otosklerozy, pooperacyjna redukcja obu dolegliwości miała korzystny wpływ na jakość życia.

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Applicability of the real ear measurement for audiological intervention of tinnitus

Cited by 11 publications

References 31 publications

Hearing More to Hear Less: A Scoping Review of Hearing Aids for Tinnitus Relief

Hearing More to Hear Less: A Scoping Review of Hearing Aids for Tinnitus Relief

Tinnitus Management: The Utilization of a Hybrid Telehealth and In-Person Delivery Model

Influence of stapedotomy on the quality of life of otosclerosis patients

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