Changes in Perceived Tinnitus Sound Qualities Following Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus.

ABSTRACT: Background: To examine the changes in perceived tinnitus sound qualities following internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) for tinnitus. Method: This study was embedded within several clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of ICBT and used a quasi-experimental design (N = 152). Participants completed a series of online questionnaires, including measures of tinnitus sound qualities (Tinnitus Qualities and Impact Questionnaire; TQIQ), tinnitus severity (Tinnitus Functional Index; TFI), anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7; GAD-7), depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9; PHQ-9), insomnia (Insomnia Severity Index; ISI), and health-related quality of life (EQ-5D-5L Visual Analog Scale; VAS). Data were analyzed using a range of parametric and non-parametric stati

SUBMITTER: Manchaiah V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12025759 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature