Open ear hearing aids in tinnitus therapy: An efficacy comparison with sound generators

作者: Marta Parazzini , Luca Del Bo , Margaret Jastreboff , Gabriella Tognola , Paolo Ravazzani

DOI: 10.3109/14992027.2011.572263

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摘要: AbstractObjective: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) with sound generators or open ear hearing aids in rehabilitation for a group subjects who, according Jastreboff categories, can be treated both approaches (borderline Category 1 and 2). Design: was prospective data collection parallel-group design which entailed that each subject randomly assigned one two treatments group: half were fitted binaurally generators, other aids. Both groups received same educational counselling sessions. Study sample: Ninety-one passed screening criteria enrolled into study. Structured interviews, variety measures evaluated through use visual-analog scales handicap inventory self-administered questionnaire, performed before at 3, 6, 12 months d...

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