A randomized controlled study with hearing impaired workers, who have voluntarily signed up for an 8 session cognitive therapy (CBT) course The CBT intervention will be compared to a waiting list control group. Participants who are allocated to the intervention group will be offered to start on the CBT-course immediately, while the control group that will be offered the same course 12 months later. Main outcome measures are assessments of mental distress and vocational coping. We will also assess the distress associated with tinnitus, which is a potential moderator variable.
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Work Ability Index
Timeframe: At recruitment, at time of course completement and at 6 months post-treatment
Current employment status
Timeframe: At recruitment, at time of course completement and at 6 months post-treatment.
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; HADS
Timeframe: At recruitment, at time of course completement and at 6 months post-treatment.
Fear of Negative Evaluation (FNE)
Timeframe: At recruitment, at time of course completement and at 6 months post-treatment.