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Tinnitus--incidence and handicap.

P Lindberg, L Lyttkens, L Melin

    Scandinavian Audiology
    |January 1, 1984
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    Tinnitus significantly impacts patients, often being a greater problem than hearing loss. Addressing tinnitus, especially when linked to hearing impairment, is crucial for successful hearing rehabilitation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Audiology
    • Otolaryngology
    • Psychosomatic Medicine

    Background:

    • Tinnitus affects a majority of patients seeking audiological care.
    • The relationship between tinnitus, hearing loss, and psychosomatic symptoms requires further investigation.
    • Patient-reported outcomes are essential for understanding the burden of tinnitus.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of tinnitus in patients at a hearing center.
    • To explore the correlation between tinnitus, subjective hearing loss, and psychosomatic complaints.
    • To assess patient interest in tinnitus treatment and its impact on hearing rehabilitation.

    Main Methods:

    • A questionnaire-based investigation was conducted with 1091 patients at a hearing center.
    • Data collected included tinnitus prevalence, laterality, severity, association with hearing loss, and psychosomatic symptoms.
    • Patient-reported tinnitus as a problem compared to hearing loss was analyzed, including those fitted with hearing aids.

    Main Results:

    • 59% of patients reported being troubled by tinnitus, with a strong correlation between tinnitus laterality and hearing loss laterality.
    • Tinnitus severity was not associated with the degree of hearing loss or its duration.
    • A significant proportion of patients with hearing loss considered tinnitus an equal or greater problem than their hearing impairment; 83% expressed interest in treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • Tinnitus is a significant issue for hearing aid users and the general audiology patient population.
    • Psychosomatic symptoms are correlated with tinnitus, suggesting their importance in management.
    • Effective tinnitus investigation and treatment are vital for improving hearing rehabilitation outcomes.

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