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Tinnitus Screener: Short-Term Test-Retest Reliability.
Emily J Thielman1, Kelly M Reavis1,2, Sarah M Theodoroff1,3
1Veterans Affairs (VA) Rehabilitation Research & Development (RR&D) National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR), VA Portland Health Care System, OR.
The six-item Tinnitus Screener demonstrates substantial test-retest reliability for assessing tinnitus characteristics. This updated tool is reliable across different demographics, supporting its use in clinical decision-making for tinnitus management.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Otolaryngology
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Tinnitus is a common auditory perception.
- The Tinnitus Screener (TS) was developed to assess tinnitus temporal characteristics.
- An updated six-item TS includes duration (acute/chronic) but its reliability was unknown.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the test-retest reliability of the six-item Tinnitus Screener.
- To investigate if reliability varies by age, sex, military status, or hearing loss.
Main Methods:
- The six-item Tinnitus Screener was administered to 190 military Service members and 250 military Veterans at two time points (7-31 days apart).
- Test-retest reliability was measured using kappa coefficients and percent agreement for categorization and classification.
Main Results:
- Overall kappa coefficients were high (near .80), indicating substantial reliability.
- Reliability coefficients within subsamples were also high, ranging from .68 to .88.
- Tinnitus prevalence was 31% in Service members and 53% in Veterans.
Conclusions:
- The revised six-item Tinnitus Screener is a reliable instrument for assessing tinnitus.
- The Tinnitus Screener is recommended for clinical use to inform decision-making regarding tinnitus temporal characteristics.
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