Observation on effect of retraining therapy in patients with chronic tinnitus

Abstract

Objective:To analyze the curative effect of tinnitus retraining therapy on patients with chronic decompensated tinnitus and to explore an effective method to treat patients with chronic decompensated tinnitus.Method:Thirty patients were treated for tinnitus retraining therapy for 12 months. The content of retraining therapy includes: tinnitus counseling,low intensity natural sound therapy, shift attention, and relaxation training.Result:The severity of tinnitus was compared in grading before treatment and after 12 months treatment: 56.7%(17/30) of grade Ⅲ before treatment, 36.7%(11/30) of grade Ⅳ and 6.7% (2/30) of grade Ⅴ;16.7%(5/30) of grade Ⅰ after treatment, 60.0% (18/30) of grade Ⅱ,16.7%(5/30) of grade Ⅲ,6.7% (2/30) of grade Ⅳ, where compensatory tinnitu was 76.7%(23/30), and decompensated tinnitus was 23.3%(7/30). The composition ratio of 30 subjects compensated tinnitus and decompensated tinnitus before and after treatment has significant changes, with statistical differences(P<0.01). The mean score of tinnitus severity before treatment was 14.40±2.60 in 30 subjects and 9.00±2.82 after treatment in assessment scale. There was a significant difference between the both groups(P<0.01).Conclusion:Tinnitus retraining therapy is an effective treatment of chronic decompensated tinnitus.