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Depression in Patients with Tinnitus: A Systematic Review
James W Salazar1, Karl Meisel2, Eric R Smith3
11 Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA.
Summary
Tinnitus often co-occurs with depression. This systematic review found that 33% of tinnitus patients experience depression, highlighting the need for screening and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Otolaryngology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Tinnitus is frequently linked to psychiatric distress, particularly depression.
- Understanding the prevalence of depression in tinnitus patients is crucial for comprehensive care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize the prevalence of depression among adult tinnitus patients.
- To characterize the co-occurrence of depression and tinnitus.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review of studies published from 2006 to 2016, indexed in PubMed and Web of Science.
- Inclusion of 28 studies from 15 countries, involving 9979 tinnitus patients.
- Quality assessment using a modified Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, focusing on representativeness, response rate, and outcome ascertainment.
Main Results:
- The median prevalence of depression among tinnitus patients was 33% (range: 6%-84%).
- Included studies were generally of high quality, with 89% using validated depression assessment tools.
- The review encompassed a large contemporary dataset, enhancing the reliability of findings.
Conclusions:
- A significant proportion of individuals with tinnitus suffer from depression.
- Healthcare providers treating tinnitus should routinely screen for and manage co-occurring depression.
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