Impacts of the Heidelberg Model of Music Therapy on the treatment of Chronic Tonal Tinnitus
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https://doi.org/10.35699/2317-6377.2025.59079Keywords:
Tinnitus, Music Therapy, Hearing Loss, Assessment, Acoustic StimulationAbstract
This study aimed to translate and assess the preliminary efficacy of the Heidelberg Model of Music Therapy (HNMT) in the treatment of individuals with chronic tonal tinnitus in Brazil. It is a quantitative and exploratory study comprising 10 individual music therapy sessions over three months. The impact of tinnitus was measured using the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Statistical analysis was conducted using the Estimation of Individual Trajectory application, employing the Harmonic Linear Model (HL) and the 4-Parameter Logistic Model (4PL). Two participants completed the protocol, showing a reduction in distress between the 3rd and 7th sessions. The HL identified cyclical patterns and a declining trend in THI scores, while the 4PL highlighted critical points of improvement. Despite no significant changes in perceived tinnitus loudness, findings suggest that HNMT fosters emotional resilience. Future studies should consider larger samples and psychotherapeutic support.
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