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Original Articles

The effects of acceptance versus thought suppression for dealing with the intrusiveness of tinnitus

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Pages S112-S118 | Received 01 Nov 2007, Published online: 07 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of acceptance versus suppression of disruptions on a mental imagery task in a sample of tinnitus patients. Previous research has indicated that acceptance can be an effective strategy for dealing with unpleasant experiences such as pain and anxiety. The study used a between-group design, including 47 participants who completed a task involving mental imagery in a sound-proof booth. Participants were randomly assigned to three instruction conditions: acceptance, suppression, or a control condition. The results showed a significant difference between the acceptance group and the control group in that participants in the acceptance group were able to focus on the imagery task for a longer time without being interrupted. The study provides preliminary support for the notion that acceptance can be a helpful strategy for tinnitus patients.

Abbreviations
CBT=

Cognitive behaviour therapy

HADS=

Hospital anxiety and depression scale

THI=

Tinnitus handicap inventory

Abbreviations
CBT=

Cognitive behaviour therapy

HADS=

Hospital anxiety and depression scale

THI=

Tinnitus handicap inventory

Sumario

El propósito de este estudio fue examinar el efecto de la aceptación versus supresión de disrupciones en una tarea de imaginería mental, en una muestra de pacientes con acúfeno. La investigación previa ha indicado que la aceptación puede ser una estrategia efectiva para manejar experiencias no placenteras, como el dolor o la ansiedad. Este estudio utilizó un diseño de entre-grupos, incluyendo 47 participantes que completaron una tarea involucrando imaginería mental en una cabina sonoamortiguada. Los participantes fueron asignados al azar a tres condiciones de instrucción: aceptación, supresión o una condición controlada. Los resultados mostraron una diferencia significativa entre el grupo de aceptación y el grupo control, dado que los participantes en el grupo de aceptación fueron capaces de concentrarse en la tarea de imaginería por un tiempo más largo sin ser interrumpidos. El estudio aportó apoyo preliminar a la noción de que la aceptación puede ser una estrategia útil para los pacientes con acúfeno.

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