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The Tinnitus Management Clinic: The Cleveland Clinic Model.
Sharon A Sandridge1, Craig W Newman1
1Head and Neck Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
Seminars in Hearing
|April 21, 2025
Summary
This study details a tinnitus management service model designed for efficient, high-quality patient care. The approach uses a care path, group sessions, and an interprofessional team to address patient needs effectively.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Otolaryngology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Tinnitus is a common condition causing significant patient distress and impacting quality of life.
- Patient responses to tinnitus are highly variable, necessitating individualized care approaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a novel service delivery model for tinnitus management.
- To outline a time- and cost-effective program for patients experiencing tinnitus distress.
- To present a best-practice care model utilized for over two decades.
Main Methods:
- Development of a structured care path for tinnitus patients.
- Implementation of a group delivery model for efficient patient engagement.
- Utilization of an interprofessional team approach for comprehensive care.
Main Results:
- The described model has been successfully utilized for over 20 years at the Cleveland Clinic Tinnitus Management Clinic.
- The service delivery model proved effective in providing quality, best-practice care.
- The program was designed to be time- and cost-effective for patients.
Conclusions:
- A structured, interprofessional tinnitus management program can effectively address patient needs.
- Group delivery and care paths enhance efficiency and quality in tinnitus care.
- Long-term utilization demonstrates the sustainability and value of this tinnitus management model.
