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A scoping review to catalogue tinnitus problems in children (2019)
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Smith, H., Fackrell, K., Kennedy, V., Barry, J., Partridge, L., & Hoare, D. J. (2019). A scoping review to catalogue tinnitus problems in children. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 122, 141-151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.04.006

© 2019 The Authors Background: The reported prevalence of tinnitus in children is similar to that in adults. However, unlike adults, there is relatively little understanding of the tinnitus-related problems children experience. Knowledge of the probl... Read More about A scoping review to catalogue tinnitus problems in children.

Exploring the experiences of cancer patients with chemotherapy induced ototoxicity: qualitative study using online health forums (2019)
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Pearson, S. E., Taylor, J. A., Hoare, D. J., Patel, P., & Baguley, D. M. (2019). Exploring the experiences of cancer patients with chemotherapy induced ototoxicity: qualitative study using online health forums. JMIR Cancer, 5(1), https://doi.org/10.2196/10883

Background: Many cancer patients and survivors experience permanent and life-debilitating effects, such as ototoxicity, from treatment. Ototoxicity manifests as high-frequency hearing loss and tinnitus, which can have a detrimental effect on the qual... Read More about Exploring the experiences of cancer patients with chemotherapy induced ototoxicity: qualitative study using online health forums.

Misophonia: A scoping review of research (2019)
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Potgieter, I., MacDonald, C., Partridge, L., Cima, R., Sheldrake, J., & Hoare, D. J. (2019). Misophonia: A scoping review of research. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 75(7), 1203-1218. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.22771

Objective To scope the literature describing misophonia populations, management, and research opportunities. Method Literature searches for research studies describing patients diagnosed with misophonia, defining a patient profile, or outlining... Read More about Misophonia: A scoping review of research.

Standardised profiling for tinnitus research: the European School for Interdisciplinary Tinnitus Research Screening Questionnaire (ESIT-SQ) (2019)
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Genitsaridi, E., Partyka, M., Gallus, S., Lopez-Escamez, J. A., Schecklmann, M., Mielczarek, M., …Hall, D. A. (2019). Standardised profiling for tinnitus research: the European School for Interdisciplinary Tinnitus Research Screening Questionnaire (ESIT-SQ). Hearing Research, 377, 353-359. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heares.2019.02.017

Background The heterogeneity of tinnitus is substantial. Its numerous pathophysiological mechanisms and clinical manifestations have hampered fundamental and treatment research significantly. A decade ago, the Tinnitus Research Initiative introduced... Read More about Standardised profiling for tinnitus research: the European School for Interdisciplinary Tinnitus Research Screening Questionnaire (ESIT-SQ).

Sound therapy (using amplification devices and/or sound generators) for tinnitus (2018)
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Sereda, M., Xia, J., El Refaie, A., Hall, D. A., & Hoare, D. J. (2018). Sound therapy (using amplification devices and/or sound generators) for tinnitus. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2018(12), https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013094.pub2

BACKGROUND: Tinnitus affects 10% to 15% of the adult population, with about 20% of these experiencing symptoms that negatively affect quality of life. In England alone there are an estimated ¾ million general practice consultations every year where t... Read More about Sound therapy (using amplification devices and/or sound generators) for tinnitus.

Why Is Tinnitus a Problem? A Qualitative Analysis of Problems Reported by Tinnitus Patients (2018)
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Watts, E. J., Fackrell, K., Smith, S., Sheldrake, J., Haider, H., & Hoare, D. J. (2018). Why Is Tinnitus a Problem? A Qualitative Analysis of Problems Reported by Tinnitus Patients. Trends in Hearing, 22, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1177/2331216518812250

Tinnitus is a prevalent complaint, and people with bothersome tinnitus can report any number of associated problems. Yet, to date, only a few studies, with different populations and relatively modest sample sizes, have qualitatively evaluated what th... Read More about Why Is Tinnitus a Problem? A Qualitative Analysis of Problems Reported by Tinnitus Patients.

Findings and Ethical Considerations From a Thematic Analysis of Threads Within Tinnitus Online Support Groups (2018)
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Ainscough, E., Smith, S. N., Greenwell, K., & Hoare, D. J. (2018). Findings and Ethical Considerations From a Thematic Analysis of Threads Within Tinnitus Online Support Groups. American Journal of Audiology, 27(3), 503-512. https://doi.org/10.1044/2018_aja-imia3-18-0013

Purpose: Tinnitus is the perception of noise without a corresponding external stimulus. Current management typically aims to moderate associated psychosocial stressors and allow sufferers to retain an adequate quality of life. With the increasing rec... Read More about Findings and Ethical Considerations From a Thematic Analysis of Threads Within Tinnitus Online Support Groups.

Promotion and views on tinnitus self-help within United Kingdom national health service audiology departments (2018)
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Smith, S. N., Broomhead, E., Greenwell, K., Watts, E., Stockdale, D., & Hoare, D. J. (2018). Promotion and views on tinnitus self-help within United Kingdom national health service audiology departments. International Journal of Audiology, 57(12), 900-907. https://doi.org/10.1080/14992027.2018.1512013

© 2018, © 2018 British Society of Audiology, International Society of Audiology, and Nordic Audiological Society. Self-help has the potential to provide low-cost and effective ways of improving access to psychological support for people with tinnitus... Read More about Promotion and views on tinnitus self-help within United Kingdom national health service audiology departments.

Association between subjective tinnitus and cognitive performance: protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis (2018)
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Clarke, N. A., Akeroyd, M. A., Henshaw, H., & Hoare, D. J. (2018). Association between subjective tinnitus and cognitive performance: protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open, 8(8), Article e023700. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023700

Introduction Subjective tinnitus is very common and has a number of comorbid associations including depression, sleep disturbance and concentration difficulties. Concentration difficulties may be observable in people with tinnitus through poorer... Read More about Association between subjective tinnitus and cognitive performance: protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis.

Sound therapy (using amplification devices and/or sound generators) for tinnitus in adults (Protocol) (2018)
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Sereda, M., Xia, J., El Refaie, A., Hall, D. A., & Hoare, D. (2018). Sound therapy (using amplification devices and/or sound generators) for tinnitus in adults (Protocol). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2018(8), Article CD013094. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD013094

This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (Intervention). The objectives are as follows: To assess the effects of sound therapy (using amplification devices and/or sound generators) for tinnitus in adults.

Barriers to voluntary participation in sport for children: a systematic review (2018)
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Somerset, S., & Hoare, D. J. (2018). Barriers to voluntary participation in sport for children: a systematic review. BMC Pediatrics, 18(1), Article 47. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-018-1014-1

Background Numerous studies have detailed the physical health benefits of children’s participation in sport and a growing body of research also highlights the benefits for mental health. Children who participate in sport have also been shown to be a... Read More about Barriers to voluntary participation in sport for children: a systematic review.

Hyperacusis: major research questions (2018)
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Baguley, D. M., & Hoare, D. J. (2018). Hyperacusis: major research questions. HNO, 66(5), (358-363). doi:10.1007/s00106-017-0464-3. ISSN 0017-6192

Background: Hyperacusis is a troublesome symptom that can have a marked negative impact on quality of life. Objectives: To identify major research questions in hyperacusis. Materials and methods: Review of gaps in knowledge regarding hyperacusis, a... Read More about Hyperacusis: major research questions.

Combined amplification and sound generation for tinnitus: a scoping review (2017)
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Tutaj, L., Hoare, D. J., & Sereda, M. (2018). Combined amplification and sound generation for tinnitus: a scoping review. Ear and Hearing, 39(3), 412-422. https://doi.org/10.1097/AUD.0000000000000516

Objectives: In most cases, tinnitus is accompanied by some degree of hearing loss. Current tinnitus management guidelines recognize the importance of addressing hearing difficulties, with hearing aids being a common option. Sound therapy is the prefe... Read More about Combined amplification and sound generation for tinnitus: a scoping review.

Performance of the Tinnitus Functional Index as a diagnostic instrument in a UK clinical population (2017)
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Fackrell, K., Hall, D. A., Barry, J. G., & Hoare, D. J. (2018). Performance of the Tinnitus Functional Index as a diagnostic instrument in a UK clinical population. Hearing Research, 358, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heares.2017.10.016

Objectives: The Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) has been optimised as a diagnostic tool for quantifying the functional impact of tinnitus in US veteran and civilian groups. However, the TFI has not been evaluated for use in other English-speaking cl... Read More about Performance of the Tinnitus Functional Index as a diagnostic instrument in a UK clinical population.

Biomarkers of presbycusis and tinnitus in a Portuguese older population (2017)
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Haider, H. F., Flook, M., Aparicio, M., Ribeiro, D., Antunes, M., Szczepek, A. J., …Caria, H. (2017). Biomarkers of presbycusis and tinnitus in a Portuguese older population. Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 9(346), https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2017.00346

Introduction: Presbycusis or age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is a ubiquitous health problem. It is estimated that it will affect up to 1.5 billion people by 2025. In addition, tinnitus occurs in a large majority of cases with presbycusis. Glutamate m... Read More about Biomarkers of presbycusis and tinnitus in a Portuguese older population.

Clinical interventions for hyperacusis in adults: a scoping review to assess the current position and determine priorities for research (2017)
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Fackrell, K., Potgieter, I., Shekhawat, G. S., Baguley, D. M., Sereda, M., & Hoare, D. J. (2017). Clinical interventions for hyperacusis in adults: a scoping review to assess the current position and determine priorities for research. BioMed Research International, 2017, https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/2723715

Background. There is no universally accepted definition for hyperacusis, but in general it is characterised by decreased sound tolerance to ordinary environmental sounds. Despite hyperacusis being prevalent and having significant clinical implication... Read More about Clinical interventions for hyperacusis in adults: a scoping review to assess the current position and determine priorities for research.

Hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss in adults (2017)
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Ferguson, M. A., Kitterick, P. T., Chong, L. Y., Edmondson-Jones, M., Barker, F., & Hoare, D. J. (2017). Hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 9, Article CD012023. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD012023.pub2

Background The main clinical intervention for mild to moderate hearing loss is the provision of hearing aids. These are routinely offered and fitted to those who seek help for hearing difficulties. By amplifying and improving access to sounds, and s... Read More about Hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss in adults.

Patients’ and Clinicians’ Views of the Psychological Components of Tinnitus Treatment That Could Inform Audiologists’ Usual Care: A Delphi Survey (2017)
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Thompson, D. M., Taylor, J. A., Hall, D. A., Walker, D., McMurran, M., Casey, A., …Hoare, D. J. (2018). Patients’ and Clinicians’ Views of the Psychological Components of Tinnitus Treatment That Could Inform Audiologists’ Usual Care: A Delphi Survey. Ear and Hearing, 39(2), 367-377. https://doi.org/10.1097/aud.0000000000000492

Background Tinnitus is a phantom auditory sensation typified by subjective reports of a ringing or buzzing noise, and is associated with reduced quality of life and functional health status. Psychological therapies delivered by psychologists have be... Read More about Patients’ and Clinicians’ Views of the Psychological Components of Tinnitus Treatment That Could Inform Audiologists’ Usual Care: A Delphi Survey.