Relationship between Subjective Tinnitus Perception and Psychiatric Discomfort.
Int Tinnitus J
; 20(2): 76-82, 2017 Apr 19.
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INTRODUCTION: Tinnitus patients have higher risk of developing anxiety-depressive disorders and decreased quality of life. The reasons why selected patients are able to cope with chronic tinnitus, whereas it represents a disabling symptom for others remain under discussion. OBJECTIVES: the objective of the study was to determine the tinnitus-related degree of distress along with the prevalence of anxiety-depression disorders in a sample of eighty patients referring for chronic tinnitus at the Department of Otolaryngology of Catholic University of Rome from March to September 2015. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We administered to all patients the Italian versions of Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Furthermore we investigated the correlation among patient's discomfort, severity of hearing loss and age. RESULTS: Average THI score was 40.85, meaning moderate degree of discomfort; 57.5% of the patients showed HADS scores consistent with high risk of psychiatric comorbidities. A significant linear correlation between THI and HADS scores was demonstrated. CONCLUSION: We suggest that patients with severe tinnitus-related distress are routinely invited to accomplish psychometric questionnaires, to assess the possibility of a neuropsychiatric evaluation and/or specific pharmacological planning. At this purpose we recommend the administration of HADS, as a reliable and quick instrument.
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Asunto principal:
Trastornos de Ansiedad
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Calidad de Vida
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Acúfeno
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Trastorno Depresivo
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Cuestionario de Salud del Paciente
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Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
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Int Tinnitus J
Asunto de la revista:
AUDIOLOGIA
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2017
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Article