Tinnitus Treatment Toolbox

by Mayes, Janice

• ISBN13: 9781426912160
• ISBN10: 1426912161
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-01-21
• Publisher: Trafford on Demand Pub

Summary

Written by a clinical audiologist with over 20 years experience, Tinnitus Treatment Toolboxis a great resource for people with tinnitus (ear noise). The author also has tinnitus, and has used treatment tools to go from severe tinnitus distress to coping well. Many people with tinnitus also have hearing loss or sound sensitivity (hyperacusis). Tinnitus Treatment Toolboxdescribes a wide range of traditional and alternative treatment approaches and coping strategies. Information is based on scientific research review as well as the author's personal and clinical experience. Whether people are interested in self-management techniques and devices or formal therapy approaches, Tinnitus Treatment Toolboxcovers current treatment options along with examples, guidelines and case studies. There are specific chapters on sleep, hearing protection and hearing loss management. People can use this book to select tools for their own treatment toolbox depending on what speaks most directly to their individual needs. Audiologists, tinnitus specialists, counselling specialists and ear specialists will also find Tinnitus Treatment Toolboxa useful companion to their work with clients. By using effective treatment tools, people can live without distress and cope well. www.tinnitustreatmenttoolbox.com

Excerpts

CONTENTS Introduction How We Hear Sound Conduction (Outer And Middle Ear) Sound Input (Inner Ear) Sound Processing (The Brain) How We Hear Tinnitus Tinnitus Existence Tinnitus Persistence Tinnitus Grievance Sound Sensitivity Changing Reactions Tinnitus Evaluation Interview Hearing Assessment Tinnitus Assessment Sound Sensitivity Assessment Education And Reassurance Counselling Treatment Planning Medical Treatment Tinnitus Treatment Sound Sensitivity Treatment Hearing Loss Management Hearing Aid Benefi ts Hearing Aid Styles Hearing Aid Technology Fitting And Trial Period Hearing Aid Care Communication Strategies Assistive Listening Devices Sound Enrichment Just Don't Listen To It Relaxation Sound Enrichment Distraction Sound Enrichment Sound Machines And Devices Formal Sound Therapy Sleep Sound Enrichment Sound Enrichment Plan Mind Enrichment Just Don't Think About It Formal Counselling Therapy Cognitive Mind Enrichment Distraction Mind Enrichment Relaxation Mind Enrichment Imagination Mind Enrichment Mind Enrichment Plan Body Enrichment Exercise Diet Healthy Lifestyle Sleep Management Sound Enrichment Mind Enrichment Body Enrichment Prescription Drugs Sleep Disorder Treatment Sleep Management Plan Hearing Protection Management Noise Chronic Noise Hazard Acute Noise Hazard Music Hazard Everyday Noise Hearing Protection Amount Of Sound Reduction Pattern Of Sound Reduction Electronic Sound Reduction Communication Systems Noise Cancellation Sleep Protection Sound Sensitivity Hearing Protection Plan Caring For Tinnitus Just Learn To Live With It Acceptance Intensive Care Ongoing Care Flare-Up Care Selecting A Care Provider Experience Kindness Time Hope Summary Alternative Approaches Future Hope Conclusion About The Author Definitions Resources Bibliography