Tinnitus Online Step 1 (Australia & Sweden)

Description:

Tinnitus Online Step 1 is an education based program providing information about Tinnitus to help you understand and cope with the problem.  It has been extended into Tinnitus Online Step 2, which provides basic information about Tinnitus with the addition of CBT.

Service URL:

http://www.swinburne.edu.au/lss/swinpsyche/etherapy/programs.html

Agency Responsible:

Swinburne University eTherapy Unit.

Details

Format:

Website.

Intervention Type:

Educational (primarily educational material or psychoeducation).

Course Length:

Long (more than 5 modules). 6 modules over 6 weeks

Support Option:

Clinical support. Minimal support from a therapist by email

Target Audience

Primary Category:

Tinnitus.

Target Audience:

Adult.

Language:

English.

Access

Fee:

Free.

Access:

Closed: Research participation.

Contact Details:

bklein@swin.edu.au

Research evidence

Research Trials:

1

Research RCTs:

0

Outcome Summary:

A cluster randomised trial has compared Tinnitus Online Step 1 to Tinnitus Online Step 2.  At the conclusion of the study both groups reported that their tinnitus was quieter and less annoying than when the study began.  No significant differences were found between the two groups.  This study provides preliminary evidence for the efficacy of Tinnitus Online Step 1, but more studies are needed.

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Research paper citations

1. Abbott, J., Kaldo, V., Klein B., Austin, D., Hamilton, C., Piterman, L, Andersson, G., & Williams, B. (2009). A cluster randomised trial of an internet-based intervention program for tinnitus distress in an industrial setting.  Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, 38, 162-173.