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[Cognitive behavioral group therapy for tinnitus]
Beáta Bencsik1, Orsolya Bokk2, Dóra Vajda3
11 Semmelweis Egyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar, Fül-Orr-Gégészeti és Fej-Nyaksebészeti Klinika Budapest, Szigony u. 36., 1083 Magyarország.
Orvosi Hetilap
|January 21, 2024
Summary
Group cognitive behavioral therapy significantly reduced tinnitus bothersomeness and improved psychological well-being in a pilot study. This tinnitus treatment enhanced quality of life and decreased stress, anxiety, and depression.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
Background:
- Psychotherapy is the preferred treatment for tinnitus.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is evidence-based for reducing psychological symptoms of tinnitus.
- A CBT-type group program was implemented for tinnitus patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a group cognitive behavioral therapy program for tinnitus patients.
- To assess changes in tinnitus-related quality of life, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and perceived stress.
- To measure changes in tinnitus characteristics like volume, pitch, and bothersomeness.
Main Methods:
- A seven-week, 1.5-hour weekly group CBT program was conducted.
- Intervention assessment used a pre-post design with self-administered psychological measurements.
- Tinnitus characteristics were measured using visual analogue scales.
Main Results:
- Tinnitus bothersomeness significantly decreased in both ears.
- No significant changes were observed in tinnitus volume or pitch.
- Significant improvements were noted in tinnitus-related quality of life, perceived stress, anxiety, and depressive symptoms.
Conclusions:
- Group cognitive behavioral therapy is a promising approach for managing tinnitus psychological symptoms.
- This novel approach in Hungary effectively reduced tinnitus-related distress and complaints.
- The therapy improved overall psychological well-being in individuals with tinnitus.
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