Reynolds P, Gardner D, Lee R
Isebrook Hospital, Wellingborough, and Kettering General Hospital, Northants, UK.
Clin Otolaryngol Allied Sci. 2004 Dec;29(6):628-34. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2273.2004.00879.x.
This study investigates the relationship between tinnitus and psychological morbidity using a cross-sectional survey design from patients of an outpatient audiology department in a typical District General Hospital. The results suggest that a significant number of tinnitus patients suffer from psychological problems both during and more unfortunately after routine treatment for their tinnitus. Anxiety was found to be the main psychological problem. In conclusion, this study suggests that, while further research is needed, many tinnitus patients require psychological treatment and this has implications for the staffing of audiology units in District General Hospitals.
本研究采用横断面调查设计，对一家典型的地区综合医院门诊听力科患者进行调查，以探究耳鸣与心理疾病之间的关系。结果表明，相当数量的耳鸣患者在耳鸣常规治疗期间以及更不幸的是在治疗后都存在心理问题。焦虑被发现是主要的心理问题。总之，本研究表明，虽然还需要进一步研究，但许多耳鸣患者需要心理治疗，这对地区综合医院听力科的人员配备具有启示意义。
