Role of personal resources from the perspective of experiencing tinnitus annoyance in adults

Fludra, Małgorzata; Kobosko, Joanna; Gos, Elżbieta; Karendys-Łuszcz, Karina; Skarżyńśki, Henryk

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“…It is part of larger program investigating various personal resources that might contribute to lower perceived tinnitus annoyance. 33 To the best of our knowledge, this is only the second study on the relationship between resilience and coping with tinnitus. In the earlier study by Wallhäusser-Franke et al, resilience had an indirect effect on tinnitus-related distress, reflected by improved emotional health.…”

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“…It is part of larger program investigating various personal resources that might contribute to lower perceived tinnitus annoyance. 33…”

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“…This research is part of a positive psychology research program, seeking factors facilitating adaptation of patients to various illnesses. It is part of larger program investigating various personal resources that might contribute to lower perceived tinnitus annoyance [33].…”

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Ego-resiliency and Tinnitus Annoyance

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Background Tinnitus is a common and, in many cases, chronic condition. Coping with a chronic ailment is a long-term process, which also depends on the personality of the individual. One important personality resource is ego-resiliency, i.e., how flexible the person is in adapting to the impulse to control their environment. Purpose The aim of the study was to determine whether ego-resiliency affects the perceived level of tinnitus annoyance. Research Design This was a questionnaire study combined with a retrospective analysis of medical data. Study Sample The study involved 176 people with diagnosed chronic tinnitus who volunteered to participate (53 men and 123 women aged 31 to 80 years). Data Collection and Analysis The following tools were used: Ego-Resiliency Scale (SPP-25) to measure ego-resiliency, Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) to assess the impact of tinnitus on daily life, and a survey of sociodemographics and tinnitus history. Results The conducted research showed that men had higher ego-resiliency than women. Older subjects (over 60 years) had higher ego-resiliency than younger ones. There was a negative correlation between ego-resiliency and the perceived annoyance of tinnitus. Regression analysis showed that a person’s ability to cope and to tolerate negative emotions were the only factors of ego- resiliency that were a significant predictor of tinnitus annoyance. Conclusions • People with a high level of personal ability to cope and to tolerate negative emotions are likely to experience decreased tinnitus annoyance. • Ego-resiliency levels should be considered when diagnosing and planning interventions for people with tinnitus. • In psychological intervention programs for people with tinnitus, it is worthwhile developing ego-resiliency, paying particular attention to positive emotions which are crucial in building it. • Research should be continued on other personal resources affecting perceived tinnitus annoyance.

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“…It is part of larger program investigating various personal resources that might contribute to lower perceived tinnitus annoyance. 33…”

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“…Overall, this survey population appeared to draw on active methods of coping behaviors and to rely less on unhelpful behaviors. Using such coping techniques for managing tinnitus has been found to lower tinnitus severity Fludra et al, 2020), which might have contributed to the overall degree of tinnitus being less severe in this population.…”

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Coping With Tinnitus During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted normal operations of health care services, broad sectors of the economy, and the ability to socialize freely. For those with tinnitus, such changes can be factors in exacerbating tinnitus. The purpose of this study was to determine tinnitus help-seeking behavior, which resources individuals utilized to cope during the pandemic, and what additional support is desired. Method An exploratory cross-sectional study design including 1,522 adults with tinnitus living in North America (Canada and the United States) was used. Data were collected through an online survey distributed by the American Tinnitus Association via e-mail. Free text from open-ended questions was analyzed using the automated content analysis. The responses to the structured questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive and nonparametric statistics. Results Significantly less tinnitus support was sought during the pandemic, and very few respondents utilized tinnitus support networks during the pandemic at the time the survey was conducted. Nonetheless, seeking support during the pandemic was significantly associated with significantly less tinnitus distress. The most frequently utilized resources for coping during the pandemic were contacting family and friends, spending time outdoors or in nature, relaxation, and exercise. Such tools for coping were associated with significantly less tinnitus distress. The support requested and advice provided by participants to health care services had overlap. The main support needs related to managing tinnitus included addressing hearing loss, providing peer support, finding cures, and accessing trained and understanding health care providers to help. The advice for professionals related to tinnitus management included the need for cures, personalized support, addressing hearing loss, targeting the tinnitus percept, and providing more information about the condition. Conclusions These findings provide suggestions on how to better support those with tinnitus at a time when health care is undergoing rapid changes. Findings can be used by stakeholders, clinical practitioners, and tinnitus support services to devise ways to work more effectively together to improve access to patient-driven, suitable, accessible, and evidence-based support. Supplemental Material https://doi.org/10.23641/asha.14558514

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“…Our research, therefore, is part of this trend. It is a continuation of studies into important personal resources that are involved when assessing the annoyance of tinnitus [28].…”

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Sense of Coherence and Tinnitus Annoyance in Adults

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Fludra²,

Kobosko³

et al. 2021

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Introduction: Tinnitus is usually a chronic (ongoing) condition which in many cases significantly impairs the affected person's quality of life. Their habituation to tinnitus depends on the patient's personality resources. The aim of this research was to determine if a particular psychological meta-resource, in this case a sense of coherence, is related to the perceived annoyance of tinnitus. Material and methods:The study included 176 people (123 females, 53 males) aged 31-80 (M = 59.1) diagnosed with tinnitus. To measure the sense of coherence, we used the Sense of Coherence Questionnaire (SOC 29), and to evaluate the tinnitus annoyance, we used the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI). The subjects also filled in a survey to capture sociodemographic data and their medical history. Results:The sense of coherence (in total and in particular aspects) turned out to be significantly correlated with tinnitus annoyance (in total and in particular aspects). The overall level of coherence turned out to be an essential predictor for the overall level of tinnitus annoyance. The degree of manageability was a particularly important component of the sense of coherence which affected tinnitus annoyance. Conclusions:In people with a strong sense of coherence, especially with a strong manageability component, there is a lower level of tinnitus annoyance. Psychological interventions -counselling, psychoeducation, psychotherapy -support the development of a sense of coherence and can reduce tinnitus annoyance.

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Role of personal resources from the perspective of experiencing tinnitus annoyance in adults

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References 23 publications

Ego-resiliency and Tinnitus Annoyance

Ego-resiliency and Tinnitus Annoyance

Coping With Tinnitus During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sense of Coherence and Tinnitus Annoyance in Adults

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