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Assessing mHealth Solutions for Tinnitus Management: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Baker, Steven Spencer (2025) Assessing mHealth Solutions for Tinnitus Management: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

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Abstract:This systematic review aims to provide insight into the effectiveness, characteristics, and clinical outcomes of mHealth interventions in the management of tinnitus. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, a systematic literature search was carried out. The search included the databases PubMed, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, and Web of Science. The search yielded 225 studies, and post-screening, 15 studies were included in the final review. The study types included in the review were randomized controlled trials (RCTs), quasi-experimental studies, and observational research designs. Results from the review indicated that mHealth interventions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and sound therapy applications were the most frequently utilized types of intervention design. Across a combined sample of 606 participants, the interventions exhibited significant reductions in tinnitus severity. Outcomes were measured with validated instruments such as the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) and the Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI). Although the findings may seem promising, issues with high variability in study design and lack of long-term follow-up assessments pose an issue when determining the sustained effects of mHealth interventions. This systematic review underlines mHealth interventions for tinnitus management as a promising approach to treatment.
Item Type:Essay (Master)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:77 psychology
Programme:Psychology MSc (66604)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/106261
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