| The role of audiologic evaluation in progressive audiologic tinnitus management. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18628281 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Progressive Audiologic Tinnitus Management (PATM) is based on the premise that tinnitus is managed most efficiently using a hierarchy of clinical services that address different levels of need. PATM includes five levels of management: (a) triage; (b) audiologic evaluation; (c) group education; (d) tinnitus evaluation; and (e) individualized management. This article provides an overview of PATM and focuses on the procedures that make up the Level 2 Audiologic Evaluation. The evaluation is conducted to assess the potential need for medical, audiologic (hearing loss, tinnitus, hyperacusis), and/or mental health services. The Tinnitus Handicap Inventory, Hearing Handicap Inventory, and Tinnitus and Hearing Survey are used to differentiate effects of tinnitus and hearing loss. If indicated, patients are interviewed with the Tinnitus-Impact Screening Interview. Patients requiring amplification receive hearing aids. Often, management of hearing loss at Level 2 addresses any problems that were attributed to the tinnitus, which obviates further tinnitus-specific intervention. |
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Authors:
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James A Henry; Tara L Zaugg; Paula J Myers; Martin A Schechter |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. Date: 2008-07-15 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Trends in amplification Volume: 12 ISSN: 1084-7138 ISO Abbreviation: Trends Amplif Publication Date: 2008 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-08-12 Completed Date: 2009-01-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9709254 Medline TA: Trends Amplif Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 170-87 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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VA Medical Center NCRAR), P.O. Box 1034, Portland, Oregon 97207, USA. james.henry@va.gov |
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Audiometry, Pure-Tone
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methods* Auditory Threshold / physiology Disease Progression Hearing Aids* Hearing Disorders / therapy* Humans Otolaryngology / methods Questionnaires Referral and Consultation Tinnitus / diagnosis*, therapy* |
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