Objective:The aim of this study is to evaluate the Chinese Version of the Tinnitus Primary Function Questionnaire(TPFQ).Methods:One hundred and sixteen patients who had been suffering from tinnitus for over 3 months w...Objective:The aim of this study is to evaluate the Chinese Version of the Tinnitus Primary Function Questionnaire(TPFQ).Methods:One hundred and sixteen patients who had been suffering from tinnitus for over 3 months were included in this study.Those tinnitus patients were administered the TPFQ,the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory(THI),the Beck Anxiety Inventory(BAI),the Beck Depression Inventory(BDI),and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI).Additionally,the magnitude estimate of tinnitus loudness,pure tone audiogram,and tinnitus matching was obtained.The factor structure was measured using the Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin test.The internal consistency was examined using Cronbach'sαcoefficient.The relationships between the TPFQ scores and other measurements were compared using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient.Results:The Cronbach'sαof the 20-item version of TPFQ was 0.94,and that of the 12-item version of TPFQ was 0.92.Both the 20-and 12-item versions of TPFQ were significantly correlated with magnitude estimation of tinnitus loudness,THI,PSQI,BDI,and BAI.The average pure tone hearing threshold was significantly correlated with the hearing subscale.Conclusion:The 20-and 12-item Chinese versions of TPFQ are reliable and valid measures of tinnitus.The TPFQ can be applied to the assessment and management of tinnitus among the Chinese-speaking population.展开更多
Objective:Our study attempted to determine if tinnitus is a major concern in individuals with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD).The study also attempted to determine if pure tone average (PTA),speech identi...Objective:Our study attempted to determine if tinnitus is a major concern in individuals with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD).The study also attempted to determine if pure tone average (PTA),speech identification scores (SIS),or reported duration of hearing loss could predict the tinnitus severity and functional handicap in adults with ANSD.Methods:Tinnitus functional index (TFI) and tinnitus severity index (TSI) were administered on all the 40 participants diagnosed with ANSD.Results:The mean TFI score was 44.3,which suggested moderate degree of tinnitus related functional impairment.The mean TSI score was found to be 33.3,which suggested moderate degree of severity in individuals with ANSD.The study also showed that tinnitus causes functional impairment that leading to sleep disturbances,emotional problems,and affecting the quality of life.There was no significant correlation (P > 0.05) between PTA,SIS,reported onset of hearing loss and scores of TFI or TSI.Conclusion:Tinnitus in individuals with ANSD should also be given priority during assessment and provide appropriate tinnitus management.展开更多
基金Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:81500783Scientific Research Foundation for the Returned Overseas Chinese Scholars,Grant/Award Number:6848901。
文摘Objective:The aim of this study is to evaluate the Chinese Version of the Tinnitus Primary Function Questionnaire(TPFQ).Methods:One hundred and sixteen patients who had been suffering from tinnitus for over 3 months were included in this study.Those tinnitus patients were administered the TPFQ,the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory(THI),the Beck Anxiety Inventory(BAI),the Beck Depression Inventory(BDI),and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index(PSQI).Additionally,the magnitude estimate of tinnitus loudness,pure tone audiogram,and tinnitus matching was obtained.The factor structure was measured using the Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin test.The internal consistency was examined using Cronbach'sαcoefficient.The relationships between the TPFQ scores and other measurements were compared using Spearman's rank correlation coefficient.Results:The Cronbach'sαof the 20-item version of TPFQ was 0.94,and that of the 12-item version of TPFQ was 0.92.Both the 20-and 12-item versions of TPFQ were significantly correlated with magnitude estimation of tinnitus loudness,THI,PSQI,BDI,and BAI.The average pure tone hearing threshold was significantly correlated with the hearing subscale.Conclusion:The 20-and 12-item Chinese versions of TPFQ are reliable and valid measures of tinnitus.The TPFQ can be applied to the assessment and management of tinnitus among the Chinese-speaking population.
文摘Objective:Our study attempted to determine if tinnitus is a major concern in individuals with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD).The study also attempted to determine if pure tone average (PTA),speech identification scores (SIS),or reported duration of hearing loss could predict the tinnitus severity and functional handicap in adults with ANSD.Methods:Tinnitus functional index (TFI) and tinnitus severity index (TSI) were administered on all the 40 participants diagnosed with ANSD.Results:The mean TFI score was 44.3,which suggested moderate degree of tinnitus related functional impairment.The mean TSI score was found to be 33.3,which suggested moderate degree of severity in individuals with ANSD.The study also showed that tinnitus causes functional impairment that leading to sleep disturbances,emotional problems,and affecting the quality of life.There was no significant correlation (P > 0.05) between PTA,SIS,reported onset of hearing loss and scores of TFI or TSI.Conclusion:Tinnitus in individuals with ANSD should also be given priority during assessment and provide appropriate tinnitus management.
