Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) Subscale: Sense of Control
- Title of study: What changes are reflected in the TFI Subscales as individuals progress through the CBT4T process?
- The study uses 24 sets of Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) Outcomes
- Each person joining CBT4T completes a Tinnitus Functional Index initially, repeated and compared at Stages 4, 6, 7 and/or 8
- Data for this study is provided by individuals using the CBT4T programme during 2026 who have completed at least up to Stage 4
- Of the 24 sets of Outcomes, 15 are current and actively participating in the CBT4T programme at the time of publication (August 2026); 9 have completed
- Individual qualitative feedback and evaluations (and individual TFI results) can be viewed in Reviews
Note: Flexibility is built in to CBT4T so that every person uses the process at a pace that suits their own needs and responsibilities. This means that some individuals progress more quickly / more slowly through the Stages than others. View CBT4T Enrolment
Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) Subscale Q 4-6: Sense of Control
Conceptual content for the Intrusiveness subscale covers:
- Reduced sense of control
Preceding each question is "Over the past week..."
- Q4: Did you feel IN CONTROL in regard to your tinnitus?
Very much in control > 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 < Never in control
- Q5: How easy was it for you to COPE with your tinnitus?
Very easy to cope > 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 < Impossible to cope
- Q6: How easy was it for you to IGNORE your tinnitus?
Very easy to ignore > 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 < Impossible to ignore
Fig 2: Outcomes at the CBT4T Stages (including % improvement) for Sense of Control TFI subscale Q4-6
Fig 2
End note: The study is on-going. Results for each TFI subscale will be published in due course