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  • SDM - Project Overview

    This video gives an overview of using Shared Decision Making and the Tinnitus Care Decision Aid as part of a tinnitus consultation. Read more

  • SDM - Phase 1 Building a relationship

    This video looks at phase 13 of a tinnitus consultation using Shared Decision Making principles - building a relationship Read more

  • SDM - Phase 2 Weighing up treatment options

    This video looks at phase 2 of a tinnitus consultation using Shared Decision Making principles - weighing up treatment options. Read more

  • SDM - Phase 3 Making the treatment decision

    This video looks at phase 3 of a tinnitus consultation using Shared Decision Making principles - making the treatment decision. Read more

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For audiologists

Regional Tinnitus Networks

Regional Tinnitus Networks give health service professionals working with tinnitus patients an opportunity to meet, share information and keep up to date with the latest developments. Read more

Published: 6th December, 2016

Updated: 30th July, 2019

Author: Dave Carr

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Tinnitus in Children Practice Guidance

The Paediatric Audiology Interest Group (PAIG) of the British Society of Audiology (BSA), supported by the BTA, has developed Practice Guidance for working with children with tinnitus. Read more

Published: 28th October, 2016

Updated: 30th July, 2019

Author: Nic Wray

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  • Tinnitus in children
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Information leaflets for children

Tinnitus in children is surprisingly common.The BTA have produced a series of information leaflets to help children of all ages. Read more

Published: 9th September, 2016

Updated: 17th January, 2019

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Children's activity books

These activity books for children can be used in conjunction with our award winning leaflets to help children learn to manage their tinnitus successfully. Read more

Published: 28th October, 2016

Updated: 17th January, 2019

Author: Nic Wray

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  • Other leaflets
  • Tinnitus in children
  • Resources

Tinnitus counselling tools

It can be challenging to effectively counsel patients with tinnitus. These tools, offered by the Ida Institute, can help structure a dialogue between you and your patients, help them articulate their concerns, and offer information and reassurance. Read more

Published: 23rd August, 2017

Updated: 17th January, 2019

Author: Nic Wray

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Tinnitus Care Decision Aid

A new tinnitus decision aid is designed to help clinicians and patients work together to choose the right treatment option for each individual. Read more

Published: 11th September, 2017

Updated: 17th January, 2019

Author: Nic Wray

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  • For audiologists
  • Decision aid

SDM - Phase 1 Building a relationship

This video looks at phase 13 of a tinnitus consultation using Shared Decision Making principles - building a relationship Read more

Published: 6th February, 2018

Updated: 18th July, 2018

Author: Nic Wray

Related topics:
  • For audiologists
  • Decision aid

SDM - Phase 2 Weighing up treatment options

This video looks at phase 2 of a tinnitus consultation using Shared Decision Making principles - weighing up treatment options. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2018

Updated: 18th July, 2018

Author: Nic Wray

Related topics:
  • For audiologists
  • Decision aid

SDM - Phase 3 Making the treatment decision

This video looks at phase 3 of a tinnitus consultation using Shared Decision Making principles - making the treatment decision. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2018

Updated: 18th July, 2018

Author: Nic Wray

Related topics:
  • For audiologists
  • Decision aid

SDM - Project Overview

This video gives an overview of using Shared Decision Making and the Tinnitus Care Decision Aid as part of a tinnitus consultation. Read more

Published: 6th February, 2018

Updated: 18th July, 2018

Author: Nic Wray

Related topics:
  • For audiologists
  • Decision aid

Easy Read information

The BTA now has four information leaflets available in Easy Read format for people with learning disabilities or cognitive impairment. Read more

Published: 30th January, 2017

Updated: 5th February, 2018

Author: Nic Wray

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    This page lists a number of treatments and gives our verdict on them. If you click on the treatment name, you can see the decision making tool we used to come to that verdict.

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  • Ear wax removal and tinnitus

    Wax is an important and natural secretion found in the ear. Find out what causes ear wax build up, how to deal with it and whether it has any effect on tinnitus.

  • All about tinnitus

    Tinnitus is the sensation of noises in the head and/or ears which have no external source. About 1 in 3 people will experience tinnitus at some point in their lives.

  • Pulsatile tinnitus

    Pulsatile tinnitus, is a type of tinnitus which appears to follow a rhythm such as your heart beat.

  • Self help for tinnitus

    Here are some simple things to do which may help you lessen the intrusiveness of your tinnitus and improve your quality of life.

  • Tinnitus and stress

    Find out more about what stress is, how stress may affect tinnitus (and vice versa) and how stress can be managed.

  • Musical hallucination (musical tinnitus)

    Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the absence of any corresponding external sound. Some people experience a form of tinnitus where music is heard. This is called musical hallucination, or musical tinnitus

  • Home tinnitus treatments to try for ringing in the ears

    Whilst there is no cure, there are a number of at home remedies to try to lessen ringing in the ears. Read our top tips from Catherine Hall.

  • What can I do about it?

    There are several strategies that can be very helpful in managing tinnitus. Learn more about them here.

  • Tinnitus and disorders of the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) and neck

    Learn more about the jaw joint (temporo-mandibular joint or TMJ), and how problems with it or the neck may affect tinnitus.

  • Flying and the ear

    Some people with hearing loss or tinnitus worry about travelling on a plane. Here we address common questions and concerns.

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