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Soriano-Reixach MM, Sampedro JJN, Minguez MSG, Rey-Martínez J, Altuna X. Translation into Spanish and validation of the Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI). ACTA OTORRINOLARINGOLOGICA ESPANOLA 2023; 74:305-314. [PMID: 36996934 DOI: 10.1016/j.otoeng.2023.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 03/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objectives of this study were to translate into Spanish, cross-culturally adapt and validate the TFI. MATERIALS AND METHODS The TFI questionnaire translated into Spanish (Sp-TFI) and cross-culturally adapted following the published guidelines on cross-cultural adaptation of health questionnaires was evaluated using two indicators. Its internal consistency was assessed with Cronbach's α considering the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) as the gold standard. Further, its test-retest reliability was assessed with intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs). ICCs were also calculated for the THI and visual analogue scales (VAS) for tinnitus tested and retested in all participants. RESULTS The mean age of the 18 participants was 45.77 (SD: 11.87) years; 12 were female (66.67 %) and 6 were male (33.33%). Half of the participants experienced tinnitus in their left ear and half in their right. The mean pure-tone average (PTA) in the affected ear was 29.34 (SD: 8.08) dB-HL. Regarding internal consistency and reliability of the Sp-TFI respectively, Cronbach's α was 0.83 and the ICC type (2,1) was 1 (CI: 0.99-1). Among the variables studied, we found the following independent predictors had statistically significant effects on THI score: sex (p < 0.01), PTA (p = 0.03), overall Sp-TFI score (p = 0.02) and Sp-TFI SL, R and A subscale scores (p = 0.03, p = 0.03, and p < 0.01, respectively). CONCLUSION Based on the internal consistency and reliability results obtained in this study, the cross-culturally adapted Spanish version of the TFI (Sp-TFI) has been validated for use in Spain. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 2B: Individual cohort study/low-quality randomized control studies.
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- Maria Montserrat Soriano-Reixach
- Otology Unit, Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Universitario Donostia, Donostia-San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain; Biodonostia Health Research Institute, Otorhinolaryngology Area, Osakidetza Basque Health Service, Donostia-San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain.
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- Otology Unit, Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Universitario Donostia, Donostia-San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain
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- Otology Unit, Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Universitario Donostia, Donostia-San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain
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- Otology Unit, Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Universitario Donostia, Donostia-San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain; Biodonostia Health Research Institute, Otorhinolaryngology Area, Osakidetza Basque Health Service, Donostia-San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain
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- Otology Unit, Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital Universitario Donostia, Donostia-San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain; Biodonostia Health Research Institute, Otorhinolaryngology Area, Osakidetza Basque Health Service, Donostia-San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain
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Van Hoof L, Kleinjung T, Cardon E, Van Rompaey V, Peter N. The correlation between tinnitus-specific and quality of life questionnaires to assess the impact on the quality of life in tinnitus patients. Front Neurol 2022; 13:969978. [PMID: 36226082 PMCID: PMC9549357 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.969978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Introduction Subjective tinnitus is often associated with a reduction in health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The HRQoL represents the impact of tinnitus on an individual's life by addressing the physical, social, and psychological domains of 1. A limited amount of studies has investigated the association between tinnitus and HRQoL questionnaires. The aim of this study was to examine the correlation between tinnitus-specific and HRQoL questionnaires in order to shorten fulfilling questionnaires, as it is often time-consuming. Material and method Eighty-five patients with tinnitus as primary complaint completed five questionnaires, including one general, two tinnitus-specific, and two generic HRQoL questionnaires: Tinnitus Sample Case History Questionnaire (TSCHQ), Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI), Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), short version of World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF), and the eight-item Short-Form (SF-8). Four simple linear regression models were used to analyze the relationship between the THI and TFI and the WHOQOL-BREF and SF-8. Results A negative and strong correlation was found between the tinnitus questionnaires and the SF-8. More than half of the variability in the SF-8 scores could be explained by the TFI and THI, respectively 50.6 and 54.4% (all p < 0.001). A strong negative regression was also found between the WHOQOL-BREF and the THI and TFI with a decrease in the determination coefficient of approximately 10% compared with the SF-8. The weakest correlation (regression coefficient of 0.628, p < 0.001) was observed between the WHOQOL-BREF and the TFI, indicating that the WHOQOL-BREF mean score explained 39.4% of the TFI. When looking at the subdomain scores, a strong correlation was observed between the QoL subdomain of the TFI and a combination of the physical and psychological subdomain of the WHOQOL-BREF (r = -0.627, p < 0.001). Conclusion The QoL subdomain of the TFI gives good information about the physical and psychological health. Thus, the TFI is suitable to assess both tinnitus severity and the HRQoL. The coefficients of determination of the WHOQOL-BREF were significantly lower compared to the SF-8, suggesting that the WHOQOL-BREF provides more specific information about HRQoL. If more specific information on HRQoL, such as "environment" and "social relationships", is required, it is recommended to use the WHOQOL-BREF.
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- Lauren Van Hoof
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Translational Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Translational Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Translational Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, University of Antwerp, Edegem, Belgium
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, Antwerp University Hospital, Edegem, Belgium
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Peter N, Kleinjung T, Lippuner R, Boecking B, Brueggemann P, Mazurek B. [German-language versions of the Tinnitus Functional Index : Comparison of the two validated German-language versions of the Tinnitus Functional Index for Switzerland and Germany]. HNO 2021; 70:187-192. [PMID: 34448877 PMCID: PMC8866375 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-021-01099-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Hintergrund Es existieren zwei deutschsprachige, validierte Versionen des Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI), eine für die Schweiz und eine für Deutschland. Der TFI gilt als möglicher neuer Standard-Fragebogen für die Evaluation eines Tinnitus-Schweregrads und einer Tinnitus-Therapie. Ziel der Arbeit In Anbetracht der stattfindenden Standardisierung bei der Tinnitus-Evaluation war es unser Ziel, die beiden TFI-Versionen miteinander zu vergleichen und im deutschsprachigem Raum nur eine TFI-Version zu empfehlen. Material und Methoden Die beiden deutschsprachigen TFI-Versionen wurden in einer multizentrischen randomisierten Online-Fragebogenstudie im Cross-over-Design miteinander verglichen. Ergebnisse Die Gesamtscores der beiden TFI-Versionen unterschieden sich in der gesamten Population nicht. Bei weiterer Aufschlüsselung in Bezug auf die Population und Reihenfolge der abgegeben TFI-Versionen zeigten sich allerdings teilweise signifikante Unterschiede mit jedoch nur moderaten Effektstärken. Dies deutet darauf hin, dass sich die beiden Versionen leicht unterscheiden, aber trotzdem miteinander vergleichbar sind. Bei der Faktoranalyse konnten bei der TFI-Version für Deutschland in der gesamten Population wie auch für die schweizerische Population 6 Faktoren extrahiert werden. Hingegen konnten bei der deutschen Population in beiden TFI-Versionen und bei der schweizerischen Population in der schweizerischen TFI-Version nur 5 Faktoren extrahiert werden. Schlussfolgerung Die beiden deutschsprachigen Versionen des TFI sind gut miteinander vergleichbar. Jedoch spricht die Faktoranalyse eher für die Verwendung der TFI-Version für Deutschland im gesamten deutschsprachigen Raum.
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- Nicole Peter
- Klinik für Ohren‑, Nasen- Hals- und Gesichtschirurgie, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Universität Zürich, Frauenklinikstraße 24, 8091, Zürich, Schweiz.
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- Klinik für Ohren‑, Nasen- Hals- und Gesichtschirurgie, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Universität Zürich, Frauenklinikstraße 24, 8091, Zürich, Schweiz
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- Klinik für Ohren‑, Nasen- Hals- und Gesichtschirurgie, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Universität Zürich, Frauenklinikstraße 24, 8091, Zürich, Schweiz
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- Tinnituszentrum, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Chariteplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Tinnituszentrum, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Chariteplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland
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- Tinnituszentrum, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Chariteplatz 1, 10117, Berlin, Deutschland
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Santacruz JL, Arnold R, Tuinstra J, Stewart RE, van Dijk P. Validation of a Dutch version of the Tinnitus Functional Index in a tertiary referral tinnitus clinic. Heliyon 2021; 7:e07733. [PMID: 34430732 PMCID: PMC8371215 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e07733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 06/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Tinnitus is a condition with a subjective nature that requires self-report questionnaires for its assessment. Aspects such as quality of life, sleep or intrusiveness have been addressed by multiple tinnitus questionnaires, but the high responsiveness to treatment effects of the Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) makes this questionnaire part of the standard practice in tinnitus screening. To date, the TFI has been translated to more than 20 languages and used in more than 22 countries. In this study, the TFI was translated to Dutch and validated through a clinical population in the Netherlands. METHODS After a back-translation procedure, the Dutch TFI was filled-out by 377 patients in the tinnitus outpatient clinic at the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) department of the University Medical Center Groningen, in the Netherlands. Reliability and construct validity of the questionnaire were assessed by correlations with one other tinnitus questionnaire (Tinnitus Handicap Inventory, THI) and with three psychological functioning questionnaires (Rand-36, Cantril's ladder and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)). The eight-factor structure of the Dutch TFI was tested by means of exploratory factor analysis using three different models (ICM-CFA, ESEM and ESEM-CFA). RESULTS The Dutch TFI showed a high internal consistency (α = 0.95), and construct validity was proven by moderate-to high-convergent correlations with the THI (r = 0.47-0.79) and by moderate convergent (r = 0.55-0.67) and good-to moderate-divergent (r = 0.12-0.47) correlations with the psychological functioning questionnaires. The eight-factor structure of the TFI was confirmed for the Dutch version by the three models. CONCLUSION The Dutch version of the TFI is a reliable instrument for screening tinnitus impact in a clinical population, and its psychometric properties are comparable to the original TFI and other validated tinnitus questionnaires.
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- Jose L. Santacruz
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
- Graduate School of Medical Sciences (Research School of Behavioral and Cognitive Neurosciences), University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Dept. of Health Sciences, the Netherlands
- University of Applied Sciences NHL Stenden, Dept. Health and Social Studies, Leeuwarden, the Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Dept. of Health Sciences, the Netherlands
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
- Graduate School of Medical Sciences (Research School of Behavioral and Cognitive Neurosciences), University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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Hüttenrauch E, Jensen M, Ivanšić D, Dobel C, Weise C. Improving the assessment of functional impairment in tinnitus sufferers: validation of the German version of the Tinnitus Functional Index using a confirmatory factor analysis. Int J Audiol 2021; 61:140-147. [PMID: 34010084 DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2021.1919766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Chronic tinnitus negatively impacts daily functioning. To specifically assess this impairment, the Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) was developed. The current study investigated the hierarchical, eight-factorial structure for the German TFI and examined its psychometric properties. DESIGN In an online assessment, the TFI and other validated health-related measurements were completed. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was conducted to investigate the factorial structure by testing two competing models: (1) a general factor model, and (2) a hierarchical second-order factor model. STUDY SAMPLE 316 research volunteers (59.8% female) with low to moderate tinnitus distress were included. RESULTS CFA revealed an insufficient fit of the data to the general factor model. For the hierarchical second-order factor model, an acceptable model fit was shown (χ2/df ratio = 2.74, RMSEA = 0.07, SRMR = 0.05, CFI = 0.95, TLI = 0.95). Correlational analyses between the TFI and measures assessing tinnitus distress, depression, sleeping difficulties, subjective well-being, and personality dimensions indicated high convergent and moderate discriminant validity. Internal consistency reliability was excellent. CONCLUSIONS The results confirm the hierarchical, eight-factorial structure of the German TFI. The TFI is a promising inventory that should be used on a regular basis.HighlightsThe results of our study confirm the hierarchical eight-factorial structure of the German TFI.Confirmatory factor analysis revealed an acceptable model fit of the data.Convergent validity of the German TFI was high.Discriminant validity of the German TFI was moderate.The German TFI is a reliable questionnaire to assess tinnitus functional impairment.
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- Eva Hüttenrauch
- Division of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Department of Psychology, Philipps-University of Marburg, Germany
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- Division of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Department of Psychology, Philipps-University of Marburg, Germany.,Eriksholm Research Center, Part of the Oticon Foundation, Snekkersten, Denmark
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- Tinnitus-Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Jena University Hospital, Germany
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- Tinnitus-Center, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Jena University Hospital, Germany
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- Division of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, Department of Psychology, Philipps-University of Marburg, Germany
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Gos E, Rajchel JJ, Dziendziel B, Kutyba J, Bienkowska K, Swierniak W, Gocel M, Raj-Koziak D, Skarzynski PH, Skarzynski H. How to Interpret Tinnitus Functional Index Scores: A Proposal for a Grading System Based on a Large Sample of Tinnitus Patients. Ear Hear 2020; 42:654-661. [PMID: 33156124 DOI: 10.1097/aud.0000000000000967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) is considered the gold standard in measuring tinnitus severity. The aim of the study was to establish reference values to improve the interpretability of TFI scores. DESIGN Results from 1114 patients with tinnitus were retrospectively analyzed. The participants were consecutive patients who attended our tertiary referral Ear, Nose, and Throat Center. The eligibility criteria were: at least 18 years old, persistent tinnitus, completed pure-tone audiometry, and answered all 25 items on the TFI. Hearing status (normal hearing vs. hearing impairment) was established according to the recommendation of the Bureau International d'Audiophonologie. Means (M) and SD on the TFI were the basis for grading tinnitus severity on four levels: low, lower moderate, upper moderate, and high. To gauge individual scores in clinical practice, percentiles are also proposed. RESULTS All 1114 patients (586 women and 528 men) were Caucasian and aged from 19 to 87 years (M = 50.96; SD = 13.10 years). Tinnitus duration ranged from 0.5 to 50 years (M = 7.17; SD = 7.71 years). There were 258 patients with normal hearing and 856 patients with hearing loss. A score of above 65 points on TFI was established as the cutoff point for diagnosing high tinnitus severity. A regression model associating tinnitus severity with gender, age, tinnitus duration, and hearing loss was statistically significant: F(4,1109) = 8.99; p < 0.001, but the effect was very small (R2adj = 0.028) and only gender and age were associated with TFI global score, while tinnitus severity was not related to tinnitus duration or hearing loss. CONCLUSIONS The reference values proposed here support those reported previously by Meikle et al. They are empirically based and can be used as benchmarks in clinical practice and scientific research. They make it possible to assess tinnitus severity, evaluate individual scores, and categorize individuals with tinnitus. This allows researchers to set inclusion or exclusion criteria when assigning patients to specific groups during clinical trials involving tinnitus intervention strategies.
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- Elzbieta Gos
- Department of Teleaudiology and Screening, World Hearing Center, Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Warsaw
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- Department of Teleaudiology and Screening, World Hearing Center, Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Warsaw
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- Department of Teleaudiology and Screening, World Hearing Center, Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Warsaw
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- Department of Teleaudiology and Screening, World Hearing Center, Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Warsaw
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- Department of Teleaudiology and Screening, World Hearing Center, Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Warsaw
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- Department of Teleaudiology and Screening, World Hearing Center, Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Warsaw
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- Department of Teleaudiology and Screening, World Hearing Center, Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Warsaw
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- Department of Audiology and Phoniatrics, Tinnitus Clinic, Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Warsaw
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- Department of Teleaudiology and Screening, World Hearing Center, Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Warsaw.,Heart Failure and Cardiac Rehabilitation Department, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw.,Institute of Sensory Organs, Nadarzyn/Kajetany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngosurgery, World Hearing Center, Institute of Physiology and Pathology of Hearing, Warsaw
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Barozzi S, Del Bo L, Passoni S, Ginocchio D, Negri L, Crocetti A, Ambrosetti U. Psychometric properties of the Italian Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI). ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 40:230-237. [PMID: 32773786 PMCID: PMC7416372 DOI: 10.14639/0392-100x-2432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2018] [Accepted: 04/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Stefania Barozzi
- Audiology Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Italy.,Fondazione Ascolta e Vivi, Milan, Italy
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- UOSD Audiology, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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- Audiology Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Italy.,UOSD Audiology, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy
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Wang X, Zeng R, Zhuang H, Sun Q, Yang Z, Sun C, Xiong G. Chinese validation and clinical application of the tinnitus functional index. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2020; 18:272. [PMID: 32762753 PMCID: PMC7409716 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-020-01514-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2019] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) is a new diagnostic measure of the functional impact of tinnitus that is also a sensitive measure of treatment-related changes. However, the TFI has not been translated into Chinese and fully validated in China. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the validity of a Chinese version of the TFI as a diagnostic measure of tinnitus severity in a sample of Chinese patients and to verify the value of its clinical application in China. DESIGN A sample of 206 patients whose primary complaint was tinnitus was used to analyze the reliability and validity of the TFI. In addition, patients were asked to fill out the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression Scale (CES-D), the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) to compare TFI with their association. The internal consistency of the TFI was assessed with Cronbach's alpha coefficient. The factor structure of the TFI was assessed by Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). The extracted factors were compared to those of the original TFI scale. RESULTS The reliability of the Chinese version of the TFI (Cronbach' s α = .969) showed high internal consistency. The exploratory factor analysis (EFA) of the TFI showed that six factors with one main factor could be extracted instead of eight factors as described in the original version. Nevertheless, relations to the original eight subscales could be demonstrated. A high correlation between the TFI and the THI (r = .865, p < 0.01) and lower correlations between the TFI and the CES-D (r = .334, p < 0.01), BAI (r = .559, p < 0.01), and SWLS (r = - 0.324, p < 0.01) confirmed the satisfactory convergent and discriminant validity of the TFI. CONCLUSION After translated and validated a Chinese version of the TFI and found that the TFI had high reliability and validity, which means both instruments are reliable instruments to assess the severity of tinnitus in clinical applications in China.
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- Xianren Wang
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, People's Republic of China. .,Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, People's Republic of China.,Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, People's Republic of China.,Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, People's Republic of China.,Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, People's Republic of China.,Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, People's Republic of China.,Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, People's Republic of China. .,Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, 510080, People's Republic of China.
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Güntensperger D, Kleinjung T, Neff P, Thüring C, Meyer M. Combining neurofeedback with source estimation: Evaluation of an sLORETA neurofeedback protocol for chronic tinnitus treatment. Restor Neurol Neurosci 2020; 38:283-299. [PMID: 32675432 PMCID: PMC7592665 DOI: 10.3233/rnn-200992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background: Alpha/delta neurofeedback has been shown to be a potential treatment option for chronic subjective tinnitus. Traditional neurofeedback approaches working with a handful of surface electrodes have been criticized, however, due to their low spatial specificity. Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate an innovative tomographic neurofeedback protocol that combines neural activity measured across the whole scalp with sLORETA source estimation. Methods: Forty-eight tinnitus patients participated in 15 neurofeedback training sessions as well as extensive pre, post, and follow-up testing. Patients were randomly assigned to either a tomographic (TONF) or a traditional electrode-based neurofeedback (NTNF) group. Main outcome measures of this study were defined as tinnitus-related distress measured with the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) and Tinnitus Questionnaire (TQ), tinnitus loudness, and resting-state EEG activity in trained frequency bands. Results: For both groups a significant reduction of tinnitus-related distress and tinnitus loudness was found. While distress changes remained persistent irrespective of group, loudness levels returned to baseline in the follow-up period. No significant between-group differences between the 2 neurofeedback applications (TONF vs. NTNF) were found, which suggests a similar contribution to symptom improvement. The trained alpha/delta ratio increased significantly over the course of the training and remained stable in the follow-up period. This effect was found irrespective of group on both surface and source levels with no meaningful differences between the 2 groups. Conclusions: Our study shows that a tomographic alpha/delta protocol should be considered a promising addition to tinnitus treatment but that more individually specific neurofeedback protocols should be developed.
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- Dominik Güntensperger
- Division of Neuropsychology, Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Neuropsychology, Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany.,Center for Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Salzburg, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Neuropsychology, Department of Psychology, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,University Research Priority Program "Dynamics of Healthy Aging", University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.,Tinnitus-Zentrum, Charité-Universitätsmedizin, Berlin, Germany
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向 婷, 郑 芸, 陆 涛. [Validation of the Chinese version of the auditory subscale of the tinnitus functional index]. LIN CHUANG ER BI YAN HOU TOU JING WAI KE ZA ZHI = JOURNAL OF CLINICAL OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, HEAD, AND NECK SURGERY 2020; 34:603-609. [PMID: 32791633 PMCID: PMC10133104 DOI: 10.13201/j.issn.2096-7993.2020.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2019] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Objective:To explore whether the Chinese version of the tinnitus functional index(TFI-CH) auditory subscale score can accurately reflect the impact of tinnitus on hearing. Method:TFI-CH were used to evaluate the severity of tinnitus in 72 adult patients with primary tinnitus. The hearing thershold were recorded by audiological examination. Result:There was significant difference in pure-tone average and the score of the TFI-CH and auditory subscale between patients with normal hearing and patients with hearing loss(P<0.01). There was no significant correlation between TFI-CH auditory subscale score and age, gender, educational level and course of tinnitus(P>0.05). A positive correlation was found between the pure-tone average and TFI-CH auditory subscale score(r=0.44, P<0.01). There was linear correlation between the pure-tone average and the scores of TFI-CH and auditory subscale(P<0.01). Conclusion:The score of the TFI-CH and its hearing subscale are affected by the hearing threshold of tinnitus patients, especially in tinnitus patients with hearing loss. Whether TFI-CH hearing subscale score can accurately reflect the influence of tinnitus on the hearing threshold of patients remains unclear, which needs to be considered in clinical application.
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- 婷 向
- 四川大学华西医院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科听力中心/听力与言语康复学系/听觉言语实验室(成都,610041)Hearing Center, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, School of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, Hearing and Speech Lab, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- 四川大学华西医院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科听力中心/听力与言语康复学系/听觉言语实验室(成都,610041)Hearing Center, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, School of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, Hearing and Speech Lab, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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- 四川大学华西医院耳鼻咽喉头颈外科听力中心/听力与言语康复学系/听觉言语实验室(成都,610041)Hearing Center, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, School of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, Hearing and Speech Lab, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
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Peter N, Liyanage N, Pfiffner F, Huber A, Kleinjung T. The Influence of Cochlear Implantation on Tinnitus in Patients with Single-Sided Deafness: A Systematic Review. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2019; 161:576-588. [DOI: 10.1177/0194599819846084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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ObjectivesThis systematic review provides an overview of the available studies (published by January 29, 2018) with descriptive data analysis about the influence of cochlear implantation on tinnitus in patients with single-sided deafness (SSD).Data SourcesPubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar.Review MethodsOriginal studies about the influence of cochlear implantation on tinnitus, measured with different tinnitus questionnaires or visual analog scale, in patients with SSD were included. The pre- and postimplantation tinnitus scores of the included studies were extracted for the further systematic review.ResultsThe systematic search yielded 1028 studies. After evaluating titles, abstracts, and full texts, 1011 of these were dismissed. From the remaining 17 studies, 4 showed a low directness of evidence or high risk of bias and were therefore excluded. Due to the nature of cochlear implantation in SSD, only cohort studies and no randomized trials exist, which limits the evaluation in a systematic review. Generally, the mean tinnitus questionnaire scores decreased after cochlear implantation in these 13 studies with a total of 153 patients. The most widely used tinnitus questionnaire was the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory. In these studies, 34.2% of patients demonstrated complete suppression, 53.7% an improvement, 7.3% a stable value, and 4.9% an increase of tinnitus, and none of the patients reported an induction of tinnitus.ConclusionThis review shows a clear improvement of tinnitus complaints after cochlear implantation in patients with SSD. Therefore, tinnitus might be considered as an additional indication for cochlear implantation in SSD.
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- Nicole Peter
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Suzuki N, Oishi N, Ogawa K. Validation of the Japanese version of the tinnitus functional index (TFI). Int J Audiol 2019; 58:167-173. [DOI: 10.1080/14992027.2018.1534279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Noriomi Suzuki
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Otolaryngology, National Hospital Organization Tochigi Medical Center, Utsunomiya-Shi, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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