Application of the Behavior Change Wheel Within the Context of Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Tinnitus Management.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Although experiencing tinnitus can lead to many difficulties, these can be reduced by using techniques derived from cognitive behavioral therapy. Internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (ICBT) has been developed to provide an accessible intervention. The aim of this study was to describe how ICBT can facilitate tinnitus management by identifying the active ingredients of the intervention from the perspective of health behavior change.

Method

The ICBT intervention was evaluated using the Behavior Change Wheel in eight steps across the following three stages: (1) understanding the behavior, (2) identifying intervention options, and (3) identifying content and implementation options.

Results

Target behaviors identified to reduce tinnitus distress, as well as

SUBMITTER: Beukes EW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9524758 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature