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Adriana Laybauer Silveira Unchalo¹, Cauê Denardi Santos², Laura Weber Weingaertner³

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Poor sleep quality is significantly linked to chronic tinnitus. This study found that individuals with tinnitus often experience severe sleep difficulties, impacting their quality of life.

Keywords:

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Audiology
Sleep Medicine
Quality of Life Research

Background:

Chronic tinnitus is a prevalent condition affecting many individuals.
Tinnitus can significantly impact a person's quality of life, including sleep patterns.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the association between sleep quality and chronic tinnitus.
To understand the impact of tinnitus severity on sleep quality.

Main Methods:

A prospective observational cross-sectional study was conducted with 51 participants with chronic tinnitus.
Data were collected using questionnaires (demographics, Mini Sleep Questionnaire, Tinnitus Handicap Inventory) and pure-tone audiometry.
Statistical analyses included t-tests, ANOVA, Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis, Chi-squared, and Fisher's exact tests.

Main Results:

A majority of participants reported severe sleep difficulties.
Higher Tinnitus Handicap Inventory scores correlated with poorer sleep quality.
Tinnitus had a moderate to catastrophic impact on participants' quality of life.

Conclusions:

A significant association exists between sleep quality and chronic tinnitus.
Interventions addressing sleep quality may be beneficial for individuals with tinnitus.