Active Research

Principal Investigator:  James Henry, PhD

Objective: The NCRAR will collaborate with the HSR&D division at the PVAMC to evaluate a model of tinnitus clinical management developed at the NCRAR that is designed for efficient implementation in VA audiology clinics. This model will be assessed for its efficacy with veteran patients and its acceptability to audiologists and to hospital administration.

Background: In addition to being a major expense for the VA, tinnitus is a health care problem that is inadequately addressed at most VA medical centers. The proposed study will be based at the NCRAR, and a prototype tinnitus management program will be established at the James A. Haley Tampa VA Medical Center. Audiologists at the Tampa VAMC will be trained to conduct all phases of progressive intervention for tinnitus. Following training, the program will be implemented with veteran patients. Evaluation of the program’s efficacy will involve outcome measures with the veteran patients, and assessment by audiologists and hospital administration.

Findings: This study has just been funded and there are no findings to date.