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- A study evaluated a therapist-supported Internet intervention program for tinnitus distress among 56 employees from two Australian industrial companies using a cluster randomized design.
- Participants were divided into a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) group and an information-only control group, with assessments on factors like tinnitus distress, depression, and quality of life taken before and after the program.
- The results indicated that the CBT program was not more effective than the information program in reducing tinnitus distress, and challenges like high dropout rates and small sample size suggest further improvements are needed for better engagement and outcomes.
Article Abstract
The effectiveness of a therapist-supported Internet intervention program for tinnitus distress in an industrial setting was evaluated using a cluster randomised design. Fifty-six Australian employees of two industrial organisations were randomly assigned, based on their work site (18 work sites from BP Australia and five from BHP Billiton), to either a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program or an information-only control program. Participants were assessed at pre- and post-program, measuring tinnitus distress, depression, anxiety, stress, quality of life, and occupational health. The CBT program was not found to be superior to the information program for treating tinnitus distress. A high attrition rate and small sample size limit the generalisability of the findings, and further developments of the program and assessment process are needed to enhance engagement and compliance.
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