The effects of reassurance, relaxation training and distraction on chronic tinnitus sufferers

Jakes, Simon; Hallam, Richard; Rachman, S.; Hinchcliffe, R.

doi:10.1016/0005-7967(86)90029-x

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“…In view of the attention given to insomnia (when present) in all subjects, we made no prediction regarding differential improvement between groups. However, we had evidence that insomnia could be improved by relaxation training (Jakes et a/., 1986) but no means of knowing whether our management of insomnia would be beneficial to ICT clients in the present study.…”

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confidence: 57%

“…Relaxation training has been offered in various forms (eg with or without biofeedback) and with various rationales (eg to reduce general arousal or taught as a coping technique). The outcome measures most likely to show improvement with relaxation training are self-rated annoyance, distress or discomfort (Jakes, Hallam and Hinchcliffe, 1986, Lindberg, Scott, Melin and Lyttkens, 1987, 1989. Scott, Lindberg, Lyttkens and Melin, 1985) and mood (Erlandsson, Rubinstein and Carlsson, 1991, Ireland, Wilson, Tonkin and PlattHepworth, 1985, Jakes er al., 1986, Scott er al., 1985, Lindberg er al., 1988).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Relaxation and cognitive therapy: A controlled trial in chronic tinnitus

Davies¹,

McKenna

Hallam

1995

Psychology & Health

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Three forms of cognitive-behavioural therapy were compared for their efficacy in relieving the effects of chronic tinnitus. Self-reports of loudness, annoyance and other distressing effects were monitored from pretreatment to four months follow-up. The hypothesis that applied relaxation and individual cognitive therapy would have differential treatment effects was partially confirmed but the greater effect on annoyance of the former was not predicted. In general, effects were short-lived and absent at final follow-up. A 'passive relaxation' treatment appeared to be no less effective than the more active treatments. The ratings of an independent assessor gave some credence to the conclusion that clinically worthwhile results had been achieved in some subjects.

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confidence: 57%

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confidence: 99%

Relaxation and cognitive therapy: A controlled trial in chronic tinnitus

Davies¹,

McKenna

Hallam

1995

Psychology & Health

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“…Jakes et al 53 reported the effects of psychological therapy on tinnitus distress in a three factor experiment: (1) progressive muscles relaxation therapy was compared to progressive muscles relaxation therapy combined with "attention-switching' training; (2) comparing of immediate therapy to delayed therapy, (3) comparison of two therapists. The results were discussed in relation to a model of tinnitus-annoyance.…”

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Treatment of Tinnitus: A Scoping Review

Makar¹,

Mukundan²,

Gore³

2017

The International Tinnitus Journal

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Background: Tinnitus is a perception of an auditory sensation without the presence of an external sound. It has devastating impact on the quality of life and psychosocial aspect of the sufferer. Mechanisms of tinnitus not clear; however, its management include counselling, hearing aids, tinnitus masking, relaxation therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy and tinnitus retraining therapy. Objective: To conduct a scoping review to explore the role of counselling, hearing aids, tinnitus masking, relaxation therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy and tinnitus retraining therapy in India. To also provide an overview of efficacy of these approaches in tinnitus management. Research Design: Scoping review. Study Sample: Experimental studies, follow-up assessments, and reviews assessing tinnitus treatment approaches were identified as a result of an electronic database met search. Results: The evidence suggests that all tinnitus management programs have their unique benefits in the treatment of tinnitus. Given the confounding variables that include length of therapy, tinnitus severity and subject population, the overall level of evidence is equivocal. Nonetheless, the efficacy of CBT appears reasonably established and combined approach (masking + counselling + attention diversion) appears to be most promising for audiologists for future tinnitus management. A common ground of therapeutic elements was established and evidence was found to be robust enough to guide clinical practice. Conclusion: The use of more robust methodology with well-defined control groups, as well as randomization of clinical trials in future studies would increase the quality of evidence in the study of tinnitus management. Clinical recommendation: Combined therapies (masking + counselling + attention diversion) appear more appropriate in the treatment of tinnitus as the evidence is not sufficient to support a specific treatment method.

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“…1992: Biesinger 1992. Als Alternativen sind in den letzten Jahren zunehmend psy chotherapeutische Behandlungsansätze mit dem Ziel einer besseren psychologischen Bewältigung der Tinnitus-Sympto matik entwickelt worden (Jakes et al 1986a: Hallam 1987. 1989: Lindberg et al 1987: Lindberg & Scott 1992: Goebel et al 1991aund b: Goebel 1989.…”

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Psychische Beschwerden bei chronischem Tinnitus: Erprobung und Evaluation des Tinnitus-Fragebogens (TF)

Goebel

Hiller²

1992

Verhaltenstherapie

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Bei Patienten mit chronischen Ohrgeräuschen (Tinnitus) ist häufig eine differenzierte Diagnostik von psychischen Begleit- und Folgebeschwerden erforderlich. In der vorliegenden Arbeit wird die deutsche Version des Tinnitus-Fragebogens (TF) vorgestellt. Das Instrument besteht aus 52 Items und ermöglicht die Erfassung tinnitusbezogener Beschwerden mit Hilfe von fünf Skalen, die aus einer eigenen faktorenanalytischen Untersuchung der Autoren abgeleitet worden sind. Es handelt sich um die Skalen Psychische Beeinträchtigung, Penetranz des Tinnitus, Hörprobleme, Schlafstörungen und Somatische Beschwerden. Zusätzlich können die emotionale Belastung infolge des Tinnitus sowie kognitiv-dysfunktionale Einstellungen gegenüber der Symptomatik getrennt auf Subskalen erfaβt werden. Ergebnisse aus einer Stichprobe von 138 Tinnitus-Patienten einer psychosomatischen Klinik zeigen eine hohe interne Konsistenz des TF (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0,78–0,94) sowie eine gute differentielle Validität des Verfahrens zur Unterscheidung von Patienten mit schwerem (dekompensiertem) und leichterem Tinnitus.

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The effects of reassurance, relaxation training and distraction on chronic tinnitus sufferers

Cited by 81 publications

References 8 publications

Relaxation and cognitive therapy: A controlled trial in chronic tinnitus

Relaxation and cognitive therapy: A controlled trial in chronic tinnitus

Treatment of Tinnitus: A Scoping Review

Psychische Beschwerden bei chronischem Tinnitus: Erprobung und Evaluation des Tinnitus-Fragebogens (TF)

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