[Apps for tinnitus? A systematic review on quality, intervention components, and behavior change techniques].

ABSTRACT:

Background

Various smartphone applications (apps) for people with tinnitus are available and promise tinnitus relief. Yet, it is difficult for people suffering from tinnitus and healthcare professionals to estimate their quality, potential, or risks. The current study aims to generate an overview of available tinnitus apps in the German language and to offer orientation for research and healthcare providers.

Method

The most prominent stores were searched systematically (November 2020-April 2021; Google Play Store and Apple App Store). Apps specifically developed for tinnitus were evaluated by two independent raters using multiple approaches: a) a quality screening was performed using the German version of the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS-G), b) intervention components were

SUBMITTER: Rinn A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10834554 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature