Vocational implications of tinnitus: Considerations for rehabilitation professionals

Article type: Review Article

Authors: Jelleberg, Chennettée^{a; c; *} | Martz, Erin^{b; c}

Affiliations: [a] Portland State University, Portland, OR, USA | [b] Rehability Oregon and National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research, VA, USA | [c] Portland Health Care System, Portland, OR, USA

Correspondence: [*] Address for correspondence: Chennettée Jelleberg. E-mail: chennettee.jelleberg@pdx.edu.

Abstract: OBJECTIVE:The purpose of this article is to provide information about tinnitus to rehabilitation counselors and rehabilitation professionals and to discuss the possible impact of tinnitus on employment. CONCLUSION:While the research on psychological aspects of tinnitus and on psychological interventions is expanding rapidly, little research has been publication about the kinds of accommodations that may be useful for tinnitus. This article will focus on the vocational implications of tinnitus and will provide suggestions to help rehabilitation counselors and allied-health professionals assist individuals with tinnitus in the context of work settings.

Keywords: Tinnitus, work, employment, accommodations, rehabilitation

DOI: 10.3233/JVR-180969

Journal: Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, vol. 49, no. 2, pp. 241-250, 2018