The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on tinnitus

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How to Develop and Deliver Internet-based Audiological Interventions

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Does evidence support audiological internet-based interventions?

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Comments on Tao et al. (2017), “Multiple-Frequency Matching Treatment Strategy for Tinnitus”

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U.S. Media Portrayal of Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids

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Internet-based audiological interventions: An update for clinicians

Purpose: Advancements in digital and computing technologies have created opportunities for innovations in the provision of healthcare remotely. The aim of this paper is to provide audiological professionals with a summary of literature regarding existing audiological Internet-based interventions (IBI’s). The specific objectives are to (1) provide an overview of the range of audiological IBI’s for adults with hearing loss, balance disorders, and tinnitus; (2) identify the features included in these IBI’s and possible benefits; and (3) identify difficulties and challenges regarding the implementation and use of audiological IBI’s. Method: Relevant articles were identified through literature review conducted in the PubMed database and grey literature. The relevant information from these sources, such as the type of intervention and main outcomes, were summarized. Results: A range of IBI’s were identified, with the majority addressing tinnitus distress. Those for hearing loss have been applied at different stages of the patient journey. Unguided IBI’s for vestibular difficulties included self-help for Ménières Disease and vestibular rehabilitation. Most tinnitus IBI’s provided cognitive behavioural therapy. Overall IBI’s showed benefits in terms of outcome and accessibility. Barriers include uncertainties surrounding the cost effectiveness, optimal level of support and improving intervention compliance. Conclusions: Telehealth applications are expanding in audiology and IBI’s have been developed to provide auditory rehabilitation, vestibular rehabilitation, and tinnitus interventions. IBI’s have the potential to offer accessible and affordable services. Further work is required to further develop these interventions and optimize outcomes

Third party disability for significant others of individuals with tinnitus: A cross-sectional survey design

Abstract: There is more awareness of third party disability,defined as the disability and functioning of a significant other (SO) due toa health condition of their family members. The effects of third party disability on SOs of individuals with tinnitus has received little attention. To address this knowledge gap, this study investigated third party disability in significant others (SOs) of individuals with tinnitus. A cross-sectional survey design including 194 pairs of individuals from the USA, with tinnitus and their significant others. The SO sample completed the Consequences of Tinnitus on Significant Others Questionnaire (CTSOQ). Individuals with tinnitus completed standardized self-reported outcome measures for tinnitus severity, anxiety, depression, insomnia, hearing related quality of life, tinnitus cognitions, hearing disability and hyperacusis. The CTSOQ showed that 34 (18%) of SOs had mild impact, 59 (30%) had significant impact, and 101 (52%) had severe impact. The clinical variables of tinnitus severity, anxiety and hyperacusis in individuals with tinnitus were the best predictors of the impact of tinnitus on SOs. These results show that SOs of individuals with tinnitus may experience third party disability. The effect of the individual’s tinnitus on SOs may be greater when the individual with tinnitus has higher levels of tinnitus severity, anxiety, and hyperacusis

The indirect effect of an Internet-based intervention on third-party disability for significant others of individuals with tinnitus

Background: This study aimed to investigate whether internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy intervention (ICBT) for individuals with tinnitus had an indirect effect on the third-party disability noticed by significant others (SOs). Methods: Significant Others Questionnaire (CTSOQ). Individuals with tinnitus completed standardized self-reported outcome measures for tinnitus severity, anxiety, depression, insomnia, hearing-related quality of life, tinnitus cognitions, hearing disability, and hyperacusis. Results: There were 194 pairs of individuals with tinnitus and their SOs that participated. The impact of third-party disability experienced by SOs was significantly reduced after individuals with tinnitus undertook the ICBT intervention (d = 0.41). This reduced SO with severe difficulties from 52% to 35%. The remaining impact was mild for 30% and moderate for 35%. SOs with higher baseline difficulties and SO that were partners (e.g., spouses) were less likely to notice indirect benefit from intervention undertook by their family members. There was a moderate positive correlation between the post-intervention CTSOQs and the clinical variables of tinnitus severity, depression. Conclusions: Third-party disability may be reduced as an indirect effect of individuals with tinnitus undertaking ICBT. Including SOs of individuals with tinnitus within the rehabilitation process may add additional benefits and such involvement should be encouraged.</p

Third party disability for significant others of individuals with tinnitus: A cross-sectional survey design

Abstract: There is more awareness of third party disability,defined as the disability and functioning of a significant other (SO) due toa health condition of their family members. The effects of third party disability on SOs of individuals with tinnitus has received little attention. To address this knowledge gap, this study investigated third party disability in significant others (SOs) of individuals with tinnitus. A cross-sectional survey design including 194 pairs of individuals from the USA, with tinnitus and their significant others. The SO sample completed the Consequences of Tinnitus on Significant Others Questionnaire (CTSOQ). Individuals with tinnitus completed standardized self-reported outcome measures for tinnitus severity, anxiety, depression, insomnia, hearing related quality of life, tinnitus cognitions, hearing disability and hyperacusis. The CTSOQ showed that 34 (18%) of SOs had mild impact, 59 (30%) had significant impact, and 101 (52%) had severe impact. The clinical variables of tinnitus severity, anxiety and hyperacusis in individuals with tinnitus were the best predictors of the impact of tinnitus on SOs. These results show that SOs of individuals with tinnitus may experience third party disability. The effect of the individual’s tinnitus on SOs may be greater when the individual with tinnitus has higher levels of tinnitus severity, anxiety, and hyperacusis

Reply to Aldè et al. Comment on “Manchaiah et al. Social Representations of “Tinnitus” and “Health” among Individuals with Tinnitus Seeking Online Psychological Interventions. Audiol. Res. 2023, 13, 207–220”

We would like to thank Dr. Aldè and his colleuage’s for their thoughtful comments [...]</p