Contributions of clinical psychology in audiology: Hearing impairment and tinnitus

Author(s): McKenna, L.

Journal/Book: Clin Psychol Psychother. 1997; 4: Baffins Lane, Chichester, W Sussex, England PO19 1UD. John Wiley & Sons Ltd. 42-50.

Abstract: In audiological medicine, the problems of hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ear) sometimes lead to psychological problems for the patients, This paper describes these conditions and the contribution of clinical psychology to their management. Although psychological treatments have been found to be effective in controlled studies, few clinical psychologists work in the field of audiology. The contribution of clinical psychology to the field of audiological medicine is promising. This area of work represents a fruitful new field for clinical psychologists.

Note: Article Andersson G, Uppsala Univ, Dept Clin Psychol, Box 1225, S-75142 Uppsala, SWEDEN

Keyword(s): COGNITIVE THERAPY; DISTURBANCE; MANAGEMENT; DISABILITY; HEALTH; ADULTS; ASSOCIATION; PREVALENCE; STRATEGIES; DEAFNESS

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