Digital health: development of a mobile application for tinnitus identification and intervention

Saúde digital: desenvolvimento de um aplicativo móvel para identificação e intervenção no zumbido

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https://doi.org/10.17765/2176-9206.2025v18e13146

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Mobile Applications, Information Technology, Telemedicine, Tinnitus

Abstract

Tinnitus affects a large portion of the population and can impair an individual's quality of life and mental health. Various treatment options are available to alleviate this symptom. Mobile applications have become an integral part of users' lives, including in the healthcare field. Objective: to present the development of a free mobile application designed to serve as a tool for the assessment and intervention of patients with tinnitus. Method: The application was developed in 2023 and followed three stages: planning, development, and practical application, using the JavaScript programming language. Results: The Zumit app includes four main features: (1) information, (2) user identification, (3) evaluation of tinnitus characteristics using the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory and Visual Analog Scale, and (4) intervention through auditory training. Conclusion: Zumit offers an innovative and accessible solution for assessing and managing tinnitus, with the potential to be widely adopted in clinical practice.

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Author Biographies

Carlos Frederico Ferreira Tidei de Lima, University of Sao Paulo

Systems Analyst at the Bauru School of Dentistry - University of São Paulo. Has experience in the area of ​​Information Systems/Computer Science, with an emphasis on Infrastructure and Datacenter.

Rubens Jonatha dos Santos Ferreira, University of Sao Paulo

Speech-language pathologist, master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the Federal University of Paraíba, PhD candidate in Speech-Language Pathology at the Baurú School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo. Specialist in Occupational Speech-Language Pathology and Expertise in Workers' Hearing Health. His academic activity is guided by technological innovation in health, audiology, occupational health, teaching and learning. He has experience in tinnitus, COVID-19, health innovation, agile methodologies, user-centered design and care, active learning methodologies and worker health.

Izabella Lima de Matos, University of Sao Paulo

Speech and Language Therapist. Master and PhD student in Sciences, specializing in Audiology, at the Bauru School of Dentistry - University of São Paulo (FOB USP). Author of the website on tinnitus management: Portal do Zumbido (zumbido.fob.usp.br). Author of the profile for dissemination of scientific evidence combined with clinical practice in audiology: Audiologia Científica - @audiologiacientifica. Member of the Audiological Research Center (CPA) accredited by CNPq.

Maria Fernanda Capoani Garcia Mondelli, University of Sao Paulo

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from the University of the Sacred Heart (1994), Master's Degree in Communication Disorders from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (1999), PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of São Paulo (2007) and post-doctorate from the Faculty of Medicine of São Paulo (2015). She is currently an associate professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the University of São Paulo and a registered advisor in the Postgraduate Program in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology - Master's and Doctorate at FOB - USP. Member of the research group Centro de Pesquisas Audiológicas USP-CNPq. She has experience in the area of ​​Audiology, working mainly on the following topics: hearing aids, unilateral hearing loss and tinnitus.

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2025-04-27

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Lima, C. F. F. T. de ., Ferreira, R. J. dos S., Matos, I. L. de, & Mondelli, M. F. C. G. . (2025). Digital health: development of a mobile application for tinnitus identification and intervention : Saúde digital: desenvolvimento de um aplicativo móvel para identificação e intervenção no zumbido. Saúde E Pesquisa, 18, e13146. https://doi.org/10.17765/2176-9206.2025v18e13146

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