Development and technical functionality of an Internet-based intervention for tinnitus in the UK

Beukes, Eldré W., Vlaescu, George, Manchaiah, Vinaya, Baguley, David M., Allen, Peter M., Kaldo, Viktor and Andersson, Gerhard (2016) Development and technical functionality of an Internet-based intervention for tinnitus in the UK. Internet Interventions, 6. pp. 6-15. ISSN 2214-7829

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Abstract

Purpose: Creative approaches to improve access to evidence-based tinnitus treatments are required. The purpose of this study was to develop an Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy (iCBT) intervention, for those experiencing tinnitus in the United Kingdom(UK). Furthermore, it aimed, through technical functionality testing, to identify specific aspects of the iCBT that require improving. Method: An innovative iCBT intervention for treating tinnitus in the UK has been developed using a cognitivebehavioural theoretical framework. This iCBT was evaluated by two user groups during this developmental phase. Initially, five expert reviews evaluated the intervention, prior to evaluation by a group of 29 adults experiencing significant levels of tinnitus distress. Both groups evaluated iCBT in an independent measures design, using a specifically designed satisfaction outcome measure. Results: Overall, similar ratingswere given by the expert reviewers and adults with tinnitus, showing a high level of satisfaction regarding the content, suitability, presentation, usability and exercises provided in the intervention. The iCBT intervention has been refined following technical functionality testing. Conclusions: Rigorous testing of the developed iCBT intervention has been undertaken. These evaluations provide confidence that further clinical trials can commence in the UK, to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of this iCBT intervention for tinnitus.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Cognitive behavioural therapy, Tinnitus, Tinnitus treatment
Faculty:	ARCHIVED Faculty of Science & Technology (until September 2018)
Depositing User:	Professor Peter Allen
Date Deposited:	28 Sep 2016 12:19
Last Modified:	04 May 2022 10:01
URI:	https://arro.anglia.ac.uk/id/eprint/700855

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