Internet-based cognitive-behavioural therapy for tinnitus: secondary analysis to examine predictors of outcomes.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The current study examined predictors of outcomes of internet-based cognitive-behavioural therapy (ICBT) for individuals with tinnitus.

Design

Secondary analysis of intervention studies.

Setting

Internet-based guided tinnitus intervention provided in the UK.

Participants

228 individuals who underwent ICBT.

Interventions

ICBT.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

The key predictor variables included demographic, tinnitus, hearing-related and treatment-related variables as well as clinical factors (eg, anxiety, depression, insomnia), which can have an impact on the treatment outcome. A 13-point reduction in Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) scores has been defined as a successful outcome.

Results

Of the 228 subjects who were includ

SUBMITTER: Rodrigo H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8381319 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature