THY-5002 Tinnitus and Hyperacusis: Rehabilitation and Management
Covers the variety of approaches used to treat tinnitus and hyperacusis. The problems experienced by patients will be reviewed and include philosophical considerations related to counseling approaches. The Cognitive Behavior Therapy approach proposed by Jane Henry and Peter Wilson will be reviewed. University of Iowa Tinnitus Activities Treatment procedure (focus on the primary effects of thoughts and emotions, hearing, sleep and concentration), will be discussed. Students will learn a wide range of sound therapies, including strategies for hearing aids. There will be a review of the evidence of effectiveness.