Relaxation

Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) Subscale: Relaxation

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

PART ONE

Average Percentage Improvement (API) Outcomes for TFI Relaxation Subscale: 24 sets of Outcomes combines CBT4T Current / active group (15) and CBT4T Completed group (9)

PART TWO

Average Percentage Improvement (API) for 9 sets of TFI Relaxation Subscale results: the CBT4T Completed group (9) according to their initial TFI category at CBT4T enrolment

PART ONE: Average Percentage Improvement (API) Outcomes for TFI Relaxation Subscale

Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) Subscale Q 16-18: Relaxation

Conceptual content for the Relaxation subscale covers:

Interference with relaxation

Preceding each question is "Over the past week, how much has your tinnitus interfered with ..."

Q16: Your QUIET RESTING ACTIVITIES?

Did not interfere > 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 < Completely interfered

Q17: Your ability to RELAX?

Did not interfere > 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 < Completely interfered

Q18: Your ability to enjoy “PEACE AND QUIET”?

Did not interfere > 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 < Completely interfered

Fig 1: Average Percentage Improvement (API) at the CBT4T Stages for Relaxation TFI subscale Q16-18

PART TWO: Average Percentage Improvement (API) for 9 sets of TFI Relaxation Subscale results: the CBT4T Completed group (9) according to their initial TFI category at CBT4T enrolment

Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) categories:

Category 5: 73-100% (very big problem)
Category 4: 54-72% (big problem)
Category 3: 32-53% (moderate problem)
Category 2: 18-31% (small problem)
Category 1: 0-17% (not a problem)

CBT4T was developed specifically for those with an initial category 4 (54-72%) or 5 (73-100%) Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI). It has proven to be suitable for those with an initial category 3 (moderate problem), but those presenting with an initial category 2 (small problem) TFI are encouraged to consider the CBT4T-6 Module course.