Unit information: Tinnitus and Dysacuses in 2008/09

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Unit name Tinnitus and Dysacuses
Unit code AUDIM0005
Credit points 20
Level of study M/7
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
Unit director Ms. Hoyle
Open unit status Not open
Pre-requisites

None
Co-requisites

None
School/department Centre for Hearing and Balance Studies
Faculty Faculty of Social Sciences and Law

Description including Unit Aims

This unit is designed to equip clinicians with the skills and knowledge necessary to set up and deliver a specialised rehabilitative service for people with tinnitus, hyperacusis and/or King-Kopetzy syndrome.

Aims:

This unit will provide participants with a systematic understanding of knowledge within the areas of tinnitus and dysacuses and develop a critical awareness of current problems and/or new insights in managing patients with tinnitus and / or dysacuses.

It will enable clinicians to:

  • Understand & critically evaluate theories of tinnitus generation and perception.
  • Understand possible causes of hyperacusis and King- Kopetzy syndrome
  • Evaluate different approaches to therapy for all of the above conditions.
  • Devise effective therapy programmes for this heterogenous client group

Intended Learning Outcomes

Participants will have an understanding of:

  • Aetiologies and pathophysiological correlates of tinnitus & hyperacusis
  • Neurophysiological and psychological models of tinnitus & hyperacusis
  • Aggravating factors and sequelae of tinnitus and hyperacusis
  • Assessment of King- Kopetzky syndrome
  • Tinnitus retraining therapy
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy for tinnitus, hyperacusis & King- Kopetzky syndrome
  • Stress management and sleep management techniques
  • Sound therapy and instrumentation
  • Communication strategies
  • Relevant outcome measures
  • Self- help and support organisations
  • Recent developments in relevant research

Teaching Information

Participants will be taught through lectures, small group work and peer-led seminars.

Extensive reading outside timetabled hours will be expected.

Assessment Information

2 written assignments of 2,000 words each demonstrating an in-depth knowledge and understanding of two key areas of focus within the unit, for example theories of tinnitus generation and perception / causes of hyperacusis and King-Kopetzky syndrome / rehabilitative approaches for tinnitus and dysacuses.

Reading and References

Andersson, G. Baguley, D. McKenna, L. and McFerran, D. (2005) Tinnitus: a Multidsciplinary Approach. Whurr

Hazell, J. and Jastreboff, P. (2004) Tinnitus Retraining Therapy. Cambridge University Press

Tyler, R. (2000) The Tinnitus Handbook. Singular Press

Jastreboff, P. (1990) Phantom auditory perception (tinnitus) mechanisms of generation and perception. Neuroscience Research, Vol 8 (4)

McKenna, L. (2004) Models of tinnitus suffering & treatment compared & contrasted. Audiological Medicine, Vol 2(1)

Higson, Haggard and Field (1994) The validation of parameters for assessing obscure auditory dysfunction. British Journal of Audiology, Vol International Tinnitus Journal

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