02365caa a2200193   4500008004100000022001400041100002600055245009400081260001900175270008700194300001400281490001500295520171200310700002202022773004802044856004702092942001502139999001702154210629s9999    xx            000 0 und d  a0937-4477  aMegha Kondli Nagaraj  0aInternet/smartphone-based applications for the treatment of tinnitus: a systematic review  bSpringerc2020  aAll India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Manasagangothri, Mysuru, 570 006, India  a649–657  vVolume 277  aIntroduction : Most of the individuals suffering from tinnitus report of negative effects on their lives to the extent that clinical intervention is necessary. Although traditional tinnitus management has proven to be effective in treating tinnitus, there are a few drawbacks. The major drawback is the lack of professionals for the treatment of tinnitus, especially in remote areas. Considering the growing usage of the internet as a platform for availing treatment, there is a requirement for the development of applications in the health care sector. Recent search related to tinnitus treatment revealed that more than 200 applications are available online in the most popular platforms like Android and iOS. However, most of the applications for the treatment of tinnitus lack validation, and thus, there is a need for research on this ground. Method: Five studies evaluating the efficacy of Internet/app delivered tinnitus treatments were identified. The treatment forms included were Tinnitus E-program, Mobile serious game, Tinnitus web-based sound therapy, and Tailor-made notch music therapy delivered through a smart phone.Results:Each study used a variety of standardized and validated questionnaires to measure the outcome of the treatment. The outcome measures were diverse, but both Internet/app-based and traditional methods like Tinnitus Retraining Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy had similar improvements in terms of tinnitus distress and quality of life.Conclusion:It can be construed that the development of tinnitus treatment applications and web-based platforms will have a significant impact on the normal life of individuals with tinnitus.  aPrashanth Prabhu   aEuropean archives of oto-rhino-laryngology   uhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-019-05743-8  cFJASyFJAS  c17761d17761