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Exploring Tinnitus-Induced Disablement by Persistent Frustration in Aging Individuals: A Grounded Theory Study.
Nicolas Dauman1, Soly I Erlandsson2, Dolorès Albarracin1
1CAPS-EA4050, Department of Psychology, University of PoitiersPoitiers, France.
Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience
|August 30, 2017
Summary
Persistent frustration significantly impacts tinnitus-induced disablement. Managing frustration, not just tinnitus symptoms, offers new self-management strategies for chronic tinnitus patients.
Area of Science:
- Qualitative research
- Patient-centered care
- Tinnitus management
Background:
- Qualitative research enhances patient care and physician understanding of suffering.
- Variability in tinnitus annoyance is an under-explored area.
- This study explores variability in tinnitus-induced disablement using qualitative methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To understand the moment-to-moment variability in tinnitus annoyance.
- To explore the factors contributing to tinnitus-induced disablement.
- To develop a theory of tinnitus tolerance.
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured interviews with 12 participants (6 male, 6 female, aged 51-79).
- Three 1-hour interviews per participant, spaced two weeks apart.
- Grounded Theory analysis of 36 transcribed interviews.
Main Results:
- Persistent frustration emerged as the core category of the tinnitus experience.
- Tinnitus-induced disablement correlates with the degree of frustration in achieving goals.
- Key implications include "Losing body ownership," "Lacking perspectives," and "Persevering through difficulties."
Conclusions:
- Subjective frustration is key to understanding tinnitus-induced disablement.
- A new theory of tinnitus tolerance emphasizes active, individualized self-management.
- Modulating frustration, not just tinnitus interference, is a novel clinical approach for tinnitus distress.
