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Acoustic shock is the term for a sudden loud noise causing serious pain to the ears of anyone exposed to it and the problem can lead to a number of debilitating symptoms including tinnitus, headaches and subsequent depression. The suffering of this industrial injury could see the instigation of claim regarding compensation for acoustic shock.
Call centre staff who wear telephone headsets have become particularly identified with this condition, although hearing loss may be caused by a variety of work-related accidents and ongoing circumstances which expose a worker to dangerously-high levels of sound on a regular basis.
Two recent European studies discuss the relationship between tinnitus, depression and self-image.
Research at the University Medical Center at Groningen, The Netherlands, revealed that a remarkable number of tinnitus patients are depressed and have a negative attitude towards life. They do not dare to share these feelings with others, which means they receive little social support, which, in turn, leads to withdrawal behaviour.
This is also described as the so-called "Type D personality". No fewer than 94 of the 265 tinnitus patients investigated had such a personality type. These patients experienced significantly more psychological discomfort, the research revealed.
Anxiety and depression appear to strengthen the effect of tinnitus. The report suggested people with a Type D personality in particular should undergo treatment which concentrates on the reduction of anxiety and depression.
Another study from Innsbruck Medical University in Austria showed that people suffering from tinnitus may also have negative feelings about their body concept and body image. Sixty-five patients with chronic tinnitus were interviewed concerning the subjective distress caused by their tinnitus, their body image and any depression. These were compared to a random sample of healthy control patients.
Overall, the study collectively showed tinnitus sufferers had significantly less vitality and body dynamics, attractiveness/self-confidence and were less pleased with the appearance of their own body than the control patients. Comparison of those patients reporting severe tinnitus and those with mild tinnitus found that with increased tinnitus, patients suffered from significantly greater uncertainty and concern with regard to their bodies.
For more information about tinnitus, the website of the tinnitus
British Tinnitus Association (BTA) offers support and information about the condition.
Nobody should have to accept hearing loss and associated illness on account of excessively loud call volumes and telephone conversations caused by their work.
Workers who are already suffering from acoustic shock may be concerned about receiving further shocks. This can tie in with fears that employers are not protecting them by providing them with protective equipment such as special headphones, both factors which could add to an underlying depressive condition.
Industrial deafness compensation claim
Industrial deafness cases are on the rise with acoustic shock and its associated symptoms and illness, including depression, leading more people not just to take time off work but to have life-changing consequences.
Many people are put off making an industrial illness claim because they think it will cost them a lot of money, with no guarantee of winning any damages. When pursuing a case through YouClaim, we not only work on a no win, no fee basis, but also guarantee that you won't have to pay us anything at any time and you can even keep 100% of any compensation awarded.
To get free legal advice and information about the claims process in language you can understand and without legal jargon, get in touch with YouClaim today
You can give us some details of the incident surrounding your industrial deafness and get us to call you backat a time convenient for you, you can chat online in confidence to one of our expert claim advisors or you can simply give us a call any time of the day or night on 0800 10 757 95.
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