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[Disability evaluation in patients with tinnitus].

C Herráiz1, J Hernández Calvín, G Plaza

  • 1Unidad de Otorrinolaringología, Fundación Hospital Alcorcón, Budapest, 1, Alcorcon 28922, Madrid. cherraizp@seorl.org

Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola
|November 6, 2001
PubMed
Summary

The Spanish Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) is a reliable tool for assessing tinnitus impact. This validated questionnaire accurately measures functional, emotional, and catastrophic effects on quality of life.

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Area of Science:

  • Audiology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Tinnitus is a prevalent auditory condition affecting quality of life.
  • Standardized tools are needed for tinnitus handicap assessment.
  • The Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) is a widely used measure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate the Spanish version of the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI).
  • To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Spanish THI for clinical use.

Main Methods:

  • Translation and retrotranslation of the original THI into Spanish.
  • Administration of the Spanish THI to 80 tinnitus patients.
  • Assessment of internal consistency and reliability using Cronbach's alpha.

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Main Results:

  • The Spanish THI demonstrated high reliability and internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.90).
  • Subscales (functional, emotional, catastrophic) also showed strong psychometric properties.
  • The adapted THI effectively captured the impact of tinnitus.

Conclusions:

  • The Spanish adaptation of the THI is a valid and reliable instrument.
  • It is suitable for clinical settings to quantify tinnitus-related quality of life impacts.
  • Facilitates consistent tinnitus handicap evaluation in Spanish-speaking populations.