Control of auditory hallucinations through occlusion of monaural auditory input

A schizophrenic patient whose severe level of auditory hallucinations had proved refractory to neuroleptic medication was given two treatment techniques derived from Green's theory that hallucinations represent verbal activity in the non-dominant hemisphere. Voice activity was markedly reduced...

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Published inBritish journal of psychiatry Vol. 149; p. 104
Main Author Birchwood, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.07.1986
Subjects
Adult
Auditory Perception
Ear Protective Devices
Hallucinations - therapy
Humans
Male
Protective Devices
Schizophrenic Psychology
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Summary:A schizophrenic patient whose severe level of auditory hallucinations had proved refractory to neuroleptic medication was given two treatment techniques derived from Green's theory that hallucinations represent verbal activity in the non-dominant hemisphere. Voice activity was markedly reduced in frequency and severity over a six-month period, and led to general improvements in interpersonal functioning. There was evidence for independent and additive effects of the two techniques.
ISSN:0007-1250
DOI:10.1192/bjp.149.1.104