Trt Tinnitus

Tinnitus and oversensitivity to sound are common and hitherto incurable, distressing conditions that affect a substantial number of the population. Pawel Jastreboff's discovery of the mechanisms by which tinnitus and decreased sound tolerance occur has led to a new and effective treatment called Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT). Audiologists, ENT specialists, psychologists and counsellors around the world currently practise this technique, with very high success rates. TRT, the treatment developed by the authors from the model, has already proved to be the most effective and most widely practised worldwide. This book presents a definitive description and justification for the Jastreboff neurophysiological model of tinnitus, outlining the essentials of TRT, reviewing the research literature justifying their claims, and providing an expert critique of other therapeutic practices.

General Description of the two books Although tinnitus is a common international problem, often clinicians find they are unsure of how to treat their tinnitus patients. These two volumes are the first clinical resources for clinicians to provide exact procedures for clinical administration of Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT). The first volume (Clinical Guidelines) is suitable both for clinicians who conduct TRT and as a textbook for academic training programs. The second volume (Patient Counseling Guide) designed to be used one-on-one with tinnitus (and hyperacusis) patients is a double-sided resource with information for the clinician on one side and patient information on the other. Anyone who is interested in providing tinnitus management with TRT will find this pair of books immensely useful, practical, and resourceful. Contents for Book 1: Tinnitus Retraining Therapy: Clinical Guidelines Contents: Introduction. I Neural and Learning Principles of TRT. Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology. Consciousness. Directed Attention. Emotions. Stress. Learning and Memory. II Clinical Guidelines for Assessment. Referral Guidelines. Self-Report Questionnaires. Patient Treatment Categories. TRT Initial Interview. Audiometric Testing. III Clinical Guidelines for Treatment. Principles of TRT Counseling. TRT Counseling. Ongoing Treatment. Treatment for Decreased Sound Tolerance. Summary and Conclusion. References. Appendices.

General Description of the two books Although tinnitus is a common international problem, often clinicians find they are unsure of how to treat their tinnitus patients. These two volumes are the first clinical resources for clinicians to provide exact procedures for clinical administration of Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT). The first volume (Clinical Guidelines) is suitable both for clinicians who conduct TRT and as a textbook for academic training programs. The second volume (Patient Counseling Guide) designed to be used one-on-one with tinnitus (and hyperacusis) patients is a double-sided resource with information for the clinician on one side and patient information on the other. Anyone who is interested in providing tinnitus management with TRT will find this pair of books immensely useful, practical, and resourceful. Contents for Book 2: Tinnitus Retraining Therapy: Patient Counseling Guide Contents: Introduction. Overview of the Auditory System. Hearing and the Brain. Rules of Perception. Limitation of Attention. Plasticity of the Brain. The Neurophysiological Model of Tinnitus. Fitting Ear-level Devices. Hyperacusis. References.