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- Title
Psychological Aspects of Tinnitus Patient with Quranic and Broadband Therapy: A Case Report.
- Authors
Zainun, Z.; Zakaria, M. N.; Muzaimi, M.; El Saboni, L.; Sidek, D. S.; Saat, G. Mat
- Abstract
Introduction: Tinnitus (ringing noise in the ear) is common and not considered as a disorder but it is a disquieting problem experienced by the affected individuals. If not treated, tinnitus sufferers may exhibit serious emotional and psychological disturbances. One of the challenges in the treatment of tinnitus is determining effective therapy for individual sufferers. Of the treatment options, Quranic therapy has the least clinical evidence. Objective: To rectify this, this paper presents the outcomes of psychological evaluations on twelve patients who suffer from tinnitus in a pre and post treatment study with a six months therapy period. Design: They were divided into two different groups according to their mode of treatment (Quranic rhythm and Broadband noise). Both groups of patients on average have been suffering from tinnitus for 7.3 years. Material & Methods; Upon informed consent, all patients completed the Malay versions of Tinnitus Evaluation Questionnaire (BEST), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI-M), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-M) and Automatic Thought Questionnaire (ATQ-M). Result: The results showed that Group 1 (Quranic rhythm) evidenced more functional and psychological improvement than Group 2 (Broadband noise). Post therapy, group 1 showed a lower mean score in BDI-M (57% improvement, i.e. less depression) compared to group 2. In addition, results for BAI-M and ATQ-M post therapy showed some differences between the two groups (BAI: group 1 = 13% & group 2 = 10.52%) (ATQ: group 1 = 18.42% & group 2 = 19.09%). The mean differences between the two groups are 22% for BDI, 0.67% for ATQ and 2.48% for BAI. Discussion; This case study provides some evidence that tinnitus patients benefitted from Quranic rhythm therapy compared to broadband noise therapy. In particular, the feeling of depression may get worse if the duration of untreated tinnitus is longer. Conclusion: To improve validity, more studies with a bigger sample size that would enable comparisons across tinnitus onset ages and other types of tinnitus treatments are recommended for a wider generalization.
- Subjects
HEARING disorder diagnosis; TINNITUS treatment; TINNITUS; ISLAM; NOISE; QUR'AN; RELIGION &; medicine; MUSIC therapy; QUESTIONNAIRES; EMOTIONS
- Publication
International Medical Journal, 2017, Vol 24, Issue 2, p244
- ISSN
1341-2051
- Publication type
Article