Table 3.

Hyperacusis priority setting partnership top ten priorities for future research

Priority order	Research question
1	What is the most effective treatment approach for hyperacusis in children?
2	What is the prevalence of hyperacusis in a general population and other specific populations (eg, people with autism, mental health issues, learning disabilities, hearing loss)?
3	Are there different meaningful types of hyperacusis?
4	What is the essential knowledge/training required for health professionals to appropriately refer or effectively manage hyperacusis?
5	Which treatment approaches are most effective for different types or severities of hyperacusis?
6	Is hyperacusis due to physical or psychological issues or is it a combination of both?
7	Which psychological therapy (eg, counselling, cognitive–behavioural therapy, mindfulness) is most effective for hyperacusis?
8	What management approach for hyperacusis is most effective for adults/children with autism?
9	What is the best way of using sound in therapy for hyperacusis?
10	Which self-help interventions are effective for hyperacusis?