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Electronic access to tinnitus data: the Oregon Tinnitus Data Archive
1Department of Otolaryngology, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, USA.
Summary
The Oregon Tinnitus Data Archive offers accessible online records for 1630 tinnitus patients. This resource aids research into tinnitus causes, risk factors, and prevalence estimates.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Otolaryngology
- Medical Informatics
Background:
- Tinnitus, a prevalent auditory condition, lacks comprehensive data accessibility.
- The Oregon Tinnitus Data Archive was established to consolidate patient records.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create a publicly accessible digital archive of tinnitus patient data.
- To facilitate clinical and research endeavors related to tinnitus.
Main Methods:
- Summarization of medical records from 1630 tinnitus patients.
- Data collected between 1982 and 1992 at the Oregon Health Sciences University Tinnitus Clinic.
- Development of a hypertext document accessible via the internet.
Main Results:
- The archive provides detailed patient records with extensive background information.
- Hypertext format allows for flexible data exploration and analysis.
- The archive is designed for future expansion and upgrades.
Conclusions:
- The Oregon Tinnitus Data Archive serves as a valuable resource for tinnitus research.
- It enables the development of prevalence estimates and identification of risk factors.
- The archive supports hypothesis testing and causal agent investigation for tinnitus.