Table 3 Face-to-face intervention content for the control group
Timeline | Intervention content to be individually tailored and may include | Intervention load | |
|---|---|---|---|
Explanation | Daily practising | ||
Initial appointment | In-depth case history | 20 minutes | Â |
Information about tinnitus | 20 minutes | ||
Sound enrichment advice and equipment demonstration | 20 minutes | As required | |
Follow-up appointment | Recap | 5 minutes | Â |
Relaxation advice | 15 minutes | 10 minutes | |
Sleep management advice | 20 minutes | As required | |
CBT techniques such as identifying negative automatic thoughts | 20 minutes | As required | |
Second follow-up appointment | Review difficulties and address these | 20 minutes | As required |
Advice on further support (e.g., tinnitus support groups, charities, tinnitus apps) | 20 minutes | As required | |
Further options (e.g., mindfulness, hypnosis or concentration management) | 20 minutes | As required | |