The Impact of Hearing Loss on Tinnitus Severity

Searchfield, Grant D.; Jerram, C; Wise, Kim; Raymond, Stephanie Mullen

doi:10.1375/audi.29.2.67

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“…A disadvantage of the THI is, as already discussed, the limited number (3) of response categories. However it should be noted that direct comparisons of outcomes measured using different translations of questionnaires, or even the same questionnaire in different settings, should be interpreted with caution, as even subtle cultural differences can modify question meaning and consequently outcomes [109]. …”

Section: Key Aspects Of Trial Designs For the Study Of Tinnitus Treatmentioning

confidence: 99%

Methodological aspects of clinical trials in tinnitus: A proposal for an international standard

Landgrebe

Azevedo²,

Baguley

et al. 2012

Journal of Psychosomatic Research

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Chronic tinnitus is a common condition with a high burden of disease. While many different treatments are used in clinical practice, the evidence for the efficacy of these treatments is low and the variance of treatment response between individuals is high. This is most likely due to the great heterogeneity of tinnitus with respect to clinical features as well as underlying pathophysiological mechanisms. There is a clear need to find effective treatment options in tinnitus, however, clinical trials differ substantially with respect to methodological quality and design. Consequently, the conclusions that can be derived from these studies are limited and jeopardize comparison between studies. Here, we discuss our view of the most important aspects of trial design in clinical studies in tinnitus and make suggestions for an international methodological standard in tinnitus trials. We hope that the proposed methodological standard will stimulate scientific discussion and will help to improve the quality of trials in tinnitus.

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Section: Key Aspects Of Trial Designs For the Study Of Tinnitus Treatmentioning

confidence: 99%

Methodological aspects of clinical trials in tinnitus: A proposal for an international standard

Landgrebe

Azevedo²,

Baguley

et al. 2012

Journal of Psychosomatic Research

164

112

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“…Baskil has demonstrated that the correlation between hearing loss and tinnitus severity is uncertain. On the other hand, tinnitus annoyance was linked with hearing loss at low and high frequencies [8,9]. The prevalence of tinnitus is increased with age [10].…”

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An Investigation of the Impact of Tinnitus Perception on the Quality of Life

Alhazmi¹,

Kay²,

Mackenzie³

et al. 2016

J Phonet and Audiol

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Purpose: the aim of this study is to assess the impact of tinnitus perception on the quality of life of tinnitus sufferer's. Materials and methods:34-tinnitus sufferers were recruited in this study with a wide range of hearing loss thresholds (HLT) and tinnitus severity status. Pure tone air conduction audiometry was performed to assess the hearing level of the participants in this study. Anxiety and depression were assessed in this study using the hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS). Tinnitus severity was assessed using tinnitus handicap inventory (THI) and tinnitus functional index (TFI). Results:The impact of tinnitus perception on the quality of life was found higher in suffering group comparing to coping group. A significant positive correlation was found between the age of tinnitus subjects and their hearing loss thresholds (r=0.36, P=0.037). The TFI score was found significantly higher (P=0.007) in the unilateral tinnitus group compared to the bilateral tinnitus group. In TFI subscales 'Intrusiveness' scored the highest (58%), while Quality of Life scored the lowest 20%). A significant positive correlation was found between hearing loss and tinnitus duration (r=0.40, P=0.019). Also, the correlation between tinnitus severity and anxiety and depression was identified in this study. Conclusion:These findings revealed that tinnitus perception has negative impacts on the quality of life. Tinnitus laterality may seem to play a factor on the tinnitus severity.

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“…Searchfi eld et al, [3] studied the impact of hearing loss on tinnitus severity index, and although the study did not report statistically signifi cant correlation with any of the variables of the audiogram for the tinnitus severity index, some aspects of the pure tone audiometry, especially the elevated low frequency thresholds correlated with greater tinnitus handicap. Steinmetz et al, [4] studied the interference of tinnitus on the quality of life of individuals in a noise exposed working condition using a Brazilian version of the THI and found that there was a relationship between the total score of THI and the functional, emotional, and catastrophic tinnitus.…”

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confidence: 97%