Tinnitus services in the United Kingdom: a survey of patient experiences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tinnitus service provision in the United Kingdom has been investigated from the healthcare provider's perspective demonstrating considerable regional variation particularly regarding availability of psychological treatments. An audiological-based tinnitus service, however, was reportedly available for all tinnitus patients in the UK. The aim of the current study was to define and evaluate nationwide tinnitus healthcare services from the patients' viewpoint.

Methods

Secondary analyses were performed on data from a 33-item questionnaire provided by the British Tinnitus Association. The questionnaire had been distributed via email and social media.

Results

Responses from 937 participants who had or had previously experienced tinnitus were analysed. All but one

SUBMITTER: McFerran D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5809968 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature