EMG biofeedback in the treatment of tinnitus : an experimental evaluation


Autoria(s): Haralambous, George; Wilson, Peter; Platt-Hepworth, Sarah; Tonkin, John; Hensley, V. Rae; Kavanagh, David
Data(s)

1987

Resumo

26 tinnitus patients received either electromyogram (EMG) biofeedback with counterdemand instructions, EMG biofeedback with neutral demand instructions, or no treatment. Assessment was conducted on self-report measures of the distress associated with tinnitus, the loudness, annoyance and awareness of tinnitus, sleep-onset difficulties, depression, and anxiety. Audiological assessment of tinnitus was also conducted and EMG levels were measured (the latter only in the 2 treatment groups). No significant treatment effects were found on any of the measures. There was a significant decrease in the ratings of tinnitus awareness over the assessment occasions, but the degree of change was equivalent for treated and untreated groups. Results do not support the assertion that EMG biofeedback is an effective treatment for tinnitus.

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/29341/

Publicador

Elsevier

Relação

DOI:10.1016/0005-7967(87)90114-8

Haralambous, George, Wilson, Peter, Platt-Hepworth, Sarah, Tonkin, John, Hensley, V. Rae, & Kavanagh, David (1987) EMG biofeedback in the treatment of tinnitus : an experimental evaluation. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 25(1), pp. 49-55.

Fonte

Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Psychology & Counselling

Palavras-Chave #EMG biofeedback #Psychological distress #Patients with tinnitus
Tipo

Journal Article