Mobile applications useful in tinnitus sound therapy – review of tools available in the Polish language
Introduction and objective With the development of tech-nology, the number of users of various mobile applications is growing, including those related to health. They are used by people with multiple health problems, including patients with tinnitus. Currently, there are several hundred tools availa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Institute of Rural Health
2021-05-01
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| Series: | Medycyna Ogólna i Nauki o Zdrowiu |
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| Online Access: | https://www.monz.pl/Aplikacje-mobilne-potencjalnie-uzyteczne-w-terapii-dzwiekiem-szumow-usznych-przeglad,136030,0,2.html |
| Summary: | Introduction and objective
With the development of tech-nology, the number of users of various mobile applications is growing, including those related to health. They are used by people with multiple health problems, including patients with tinnitus. Currently, there are several hundred tools available on the mobile application market for this group of patients, but most are in English. This review aims to identify mobile appli-cations in Polish that can be useful in tinnitus sound therapy.
Brief description of the state of knowledge
Based on a re-view of mobile apps available in the Google Play Store and after applying exclusion criteria, 16 apps were chosen. These were tools that may be useful in tinnitus sound therapy. These applications have the ability to generate different acoustic signals, are free of charge and are in the Polish language. Most of them are apps for relaxation, meditation, sleep, and only one (ReSound Tinnitus Relief) has been developed specifically for people suffering from tinnitus.
Summary
Despite the large number of apps that may be useful in tinnitus sound therapy, only a few have Polish menus. Besides, only one Polish language application was identified that has been specifically designed for people with tinnitus. As patients use various solutions, it is crucial to educate them about the apps’ functionality and validate them to make infor-med decisions about the tools they choose. The information obtained from the patient during the interview, combined with the data in this review, can help choose an app that meets the patient’s needs. |
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| ISSN: | 2083-4543 2084-4905 |