Overview on Neuroscience and Management of Tinnitus

Document Type : Review Article

Authors

1 PhD Student, University of Welfare and Rehabilitation Science, Tehran, Iran

2 Professor, University of Welfare and Rehabilitation, Tehran, Iran

3 Member of Audiology Department, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hamedan University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Background and Aims: Tinnitus is one of the most common symptoms of otological diseases and hearing disorders that has traditionally been regarded as a disorder of ear structures. However, the recent perspective tends to the central origin. Now, the world is trying to develop appropriate management strategies based on neuroscience of tinnitus. The present study provided the new and comprehensive explanation about neuroscience, management approaches, and rehabilitation of tinnitus.
Materials and Method: The current article reviewed the latest articles and books published between 2005-2016, on tinnitus, its neural correlates, and management approaches selected from Science direct، Google scholar، PubMed, Proquest, and Scopus databases.
Conclusion: Tinnitus is often caused by abnormal changes in the central nervous system after auditory deprivation and negative emotions. Currently, this disorder cannot be cured definitely, but its severity can be reduced by drug therapy, neural modulation, and rehabilitation based on counseling. Also, new therapies are being developed that directly target the neural mechanisms of tinnitus.

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The Scientific Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine
Volume 7, Issue 1
March and April 2018
Pages 252-260

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  • Receive Date: 23 February 2017
  • Revise Date: 30 April 2017
  • Accept Date: 16 May 2017
  • First Publish Date: 21 March 2018

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