09-11, 07:30–08:00 (Europe/Istanbul), Humanitarian + Transverse Activities + Global Outreach
This session provides a comprehensive review of contemporary tinnitus management strategies, bridging the gap between theoretical research and clinical application. It focuses on evidence-based interventions, including Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and sound amplification. Attendees will explore diagnostic protocols and personalized treatment planning to improve quality of life for patients with chronic tinnitus.
Outcome Objectives
Upon completion of this session, participants will be able to:
Evaluate the efficacy of current therapeutic interventions for subjective tinnitus.
Implement multimodal management protocols tailored to individual patient profiles.
Apply effective counseling techniques to facilitate habituation and reduce tinnitus-related distress.
Background
Tinnitus is a prevalent condition that often causes significant psychological and functional impairment. Despite the lack of a universal cure, effective management is critical for mitigating patient distress. As our understanding of neuroplasticity and auditory processing evolves, clinicians must stay updated on the latest rehabilitative techniques to provide optimal care for this complex population.
Samet Kılıç is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Audiology at Trakya University. He holds a PhD (2022) and a Master’s degree (2018) in Audiology and Speech Pathology from Hacettepe University. His doctoral research focused on objective methods for assessing listening effort from a neural perspective.
In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Kılıç has a diverse educational background, holding degrees in Sociology (2020) and History (2023), and a bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (2011).
Professional Experience
Academic Roles: Before his current position at Trakya University, he served as a Research Assistant at Hacettepe University for eight years.
International Experience: He conducted research at Ghent University in Belgium as part of the Erasmus+ program in 2016
Service: He serves as an Assistant Editor for the Balkan Journal of Health Sciences and is actively involved in organizing international audiology congresses.
- Modulation of Central Auditory Encoding in Cochlear Implant Users through Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: A Pilot Study with Multimodal FFR
- Advanced Electrophysological Studies in Audiology (fNIRS-pupilometry, EEG testing)
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