The use of the catasrophizing thoughts questionnaire for tinnitus
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The use of the catasrophizing thoughts questionnaire for tinnitus in evaluating a NHS tinnitus service.
IRAS ID
133317
Contact name
Helen Pryce
Contact email
Research summary
This is a MSc research project which aims to evaluate routine practice in a Hearing Therapy tinnitus service. Tinnitus is the perception of an auditory signal without an external source such as: ringing, buzzing or whistling and can cause severe distress. Current NHS treatments include, sound enrichment, CBT, Tinnitus Retraining Therapy, relaxation, counselling and support to help reduce tinnitus distress. Patients can self refer or are referred by ENT into the service. It is unclear why some patients experience increased tinnitus severity, perceived life interference, reduced activity levels and increased health-care utilization. It is suggested that catastrophizing thoughts or “all or nothing“ thinking can influence an individuals ability to manage and cope with tinnitus. The catastrophizing thoughts questionnaire has been used in pain management and will be administered pre and post tinnitus intervention as a measure of tinnitus service efficacy in addition to routine outcome measures already used. Some patients will also be interviewed to describe their experience of the service and provide valuable insight into the tinnitus service.
REC name
North East - Tyne & Wear South Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
13/NE/0272
Date of REC Opinion
18 Sep 2013
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion