Internet-based interventions for adults with hearing loss, tinnitus and vestibular disorders: a protocol for a systematic review
Abstract Background Internet-based interventions are emerging as an alternative way of delivering accessible healthcare for various conditions including hearing and balance disorders. A comprehensive review regarding the evidence-base of Internet-based interventions for auditory-related conditions i...
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| author | Eldré W. Beukes Vinaya Manchaiah David M. Baguley Peter M. Allen Gerhard Andersson |
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| description | Abstract Background Internet-based interventions are emerging as an alternative way of delivering accessible healthcare for various conditions including hearing and balance disorders. A comprehensive review regarding the evidence-base of Internet-based interventions for auditory-related conditions is required to determine the existing evidence of their efficacy and effectiveness. The objective of the current protocol is to provide the methodology for a systematic review regarding the effects of Internet-based interventions for adults with hearing loss, tinnitus and vestibular disorders. Method This protocol was developed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-analyses for Protocols (PRISMA-P) 2015 guidelines. Electronic database searches will include EBSCOhost, PubMed and Cochrane Central Register performed by two researchers. This will be complemented by searching other resources such as the reference lists for included studies to identify studies meeting the eligibility for inclusion with regard to study designs, participants, interventions, comparators and outcomes. The Cochrane risk of bias tool (RoB 2) for randomised trials will be used for the bias assessments in the included studies. Criteria for conducting meta-analyses were defined. Discussion The result of this systematic review will be of value to establish the effects of Internet-based interventions for hearing loss, tinnitus and vestibular disorders. This will be of importance to guide future planning of auditory intervention research and clinical services by healthcare providers, researchers, consumers and stakeholders. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42018094801 |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5b7fc20cc61347089c455c980a772f042022-12-22T01:12:07ZengBMCSystematic Reviews2046-40532018-11-017111110.1186/s13643-018-0880-9Internet-based interventions for adults with hearing loss, tinnitus and vestibular disorders: a protocol for a systematic reviewEldré W. Beukes0Vinaya Manchaiah1David M. Baguley2Peter M. Allen3Gerhard Andersson4Department of Vision and Hearing Sciences, Anglia Ruskin UniversityDepartment of Speech and Hearing Sciences, Lamar UniversityNational Institute for Health Research, Nottingham Biomedical Research CentreDepartment of Vision and Hearing Sciences, Anglia Ruskin UniversityDepartment of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Linköping UniversityAbstract Background Internet-based interventions are emerging as an alternative way of delivering accessible healthcare for various conditions including hearing and balance disorders. A comprehensive review regarding the evidence-base of Internet-based interventions for auditory-related conditions is required to determine the existing evidence of their efficacy and effectiveness. The objective of the current protocol is to provide the methodology for a systematic review regarding the effects of Internet-based interventions for adults with hearing loss, tinnitus and vestibular disorders. Method This protocol was developed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-analyses for Protocols (PRISMA-P) 2015 guidelines. Electronic database searches will include EBSCOhost, PubMed and Cochrane Central Register performed by two researchers. This will be complemented by searching other resources such as the reference lists for included studies to identify studies meeting the eligibility for inclusion with regard to study designs, participants, interventions, comparators and outcomes. The Cochrane risk of bias tool (RoB 2) for randomised trials will be used for the bias assessments in the included studies. Criteria for conducting meta-analyses were defined. Discussion The result of this systematic review will be of value to establish the effects of Internet-based interventions for hearing loss, tinnitus and vestibular disorders. This will be of importance to guide future planning of auditory intervention research and clinical services by healthcare providers, researchers, consumers and stakeholders. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42018094801http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-018-0880-9Internet interventionseHealthSelf-helpHearing lossVestibular disordersTinnitus |
| spellingShingle | Eldré W. Beukes Vinaya Manchaiah David M. Baguley Peter M. Allen Gerhard Andersson Internet-based interventions for adults with hearing loss, tinnitus and vestibular disorders: a protocol for a systematic review Systematic Reviews Internet interventions eHealth Self-help Hearing loss Vestibular disorders Tinnitus |
| title | Internet-based interventions for adults with hearing loss, tinnitus and vestibular disorders: a protocol for a systematic review |
| title_full | Internet-based interventions for adults with hearing loss, tinnitus and vestibular disorders: a protocol for a systematic review |
| title_fullStr | Internet-based interventions for adults with hearing loss, tinnitus and vestibular disorders: a protocol for a systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Internet-based interventions for adults with hearing loss, tinnitus and vestibular disorders: a protocol for a systematic review |
| title_short | Internet-based interventions for adults with hearing loss, tinnitus and vestibular disorders: a protocol for a systematic review |
| title_sort | internet based interventions for adults with hearing loss tinnitus and vestibular disorders a protocol for a systematic review |
| topic | Internet interventions eHealth Self-help Hearing loss Vestibular disorders Tinnitus |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-018-0880-9 |
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