Korean J Audiol.
2013 Dec;17(3):101-104. 10.7874/kja.2013.17.3.101.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus: Evidence and Efficacy
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- 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- 2Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Korea. aseptic@schmc.ac.kr
- KMID: 2143850
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.7874/kja.2013.17.3.101
Abstract
- Tinnitus is defined as auditory perception without external sound. There is currently no cure for tinnitus. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a tinnitus treatment that addresses the affected individual's reaction to tinnitus. It aims not to eliminate auditory perception as sound but to reduce or correct one's negative response to tinnitus. CBT identifies negative automatic thought and then evaluates its validity with the patient. It also aims to change negative automatic thought to more positive and realistic thought. In this way, tinnitus sufferers can function well despite the presence of tinnitus. Many studies have supported the efficacy of CBT for treating tinnitus. A meta-analysis of CBT for tinnitus also concluded that CBT is effective in treating tinnitus. Thus, CBT is considered a good option for treating tinnitus. We herein discuss the use of CBT for tinnitus with a literature review.
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