Assessment and Management of Tinnitus and Sound Tolerance Issues (523-0-1)
Instructors
Elizabeth Tusler Meyer
Meeting Info
2315 Campus Dr Clinic 1630: Tues 11:00AM - 12:20PM
Overview of class
A seminar devoted to management of tinnitus and of sound tolerance problems, including hyperacusis. Management of hearing impairment and discussion of scientific literature relevant to professional practice. Emphasis on the evaluation of new information, and the use of that information to make patient decisions.
Registration Requirements
Second Year Doctoral Students
Learning Objectives
1. To describe the physiology and perception of tinnitus and sound tolerance problems
2. To describe and administer appropriate measures of tinnitus assessment
3. To list and describe treatment options including tinnitus maskers
4. To gain counseling skills appropriate to tinnitus and sound tolerance problems
5. To describe how to evaluate treatment outcomes
Evaluation Method
- One class project where students will be randomly assigned to groups
- One reflection paper
- Class participation
Class Materials (Required)
Journal articles. To be retrieved by the students, if possible. Articles that are not available via e-journals will be posted to Canvas. No textbook is required for the class.
Class Materials (Suggested)
Recommended materials will be posted on Canvas or within the Northwestern Library resources.
Class Notes
CSD 523 is a seminar devoted to management of tinnitus and sound tolerance problems, including hyperacusis. As audiological practice continues to advance and generate new treatments, the demands on audiologists to evaluate new information and use that information to make patient decisions are greater than ever before. The course is designed to provide current knowledge relevant to assessment and management of tinnitus and sound tolerance issues in adults, to develop critical thinking skills, and to make clinical decisions. Guest lecturers and the instructor will introduce various issues. We will also read and discuss scientific literature relevant to professional practice.