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Research Article

Influence of depressive symptoms, state anxiety, and pure-tone thresholds on the tinnitus handicap inventory in Japan

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Pages 491-495 | Received 16 Feb 2010, Accepted 03 Feb 2011, Published online: 15 Apr 2011
 

Abstract

Abstract

Objective: To assess factors that contribute to Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) scores in Japan. Design: Case series with chart review. Study sample: Two hundred and eighty-five tinnitus patients at tertiary referral center, who completed the Japanese version of the THI, the Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS), and the State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Results: In multiple regression analysis, the SDS score contributed the most to the THI score. The state section of the STAI score and pure tone average (PTA) at four high frequencies also contributed significantly, but to lesser degrees. The other following factors were not statistically significant: age, gender, time from the onset of tinnitus to the first clinical visit, PTA at three mid frequencies, and trait section of the STAI score. This model may account for approximately 45% of THI score variability. Conclusions: The THI scores may be influenced by depressive symptoms, state anxiety, and pure tone thresholds in Japan.

Sumario

Objetivo: Evaluar los factores que contribuyen a la puntuación del Inventario de Impedimento por el Acúfeno (THI) en Japón. Diseño: Serie de casos con revisión del expediente. Muestra: Doscientos ochenta y cinco pacientes en un tercer nivel de referencia que completaron la versión japonesa del THI, la escala de auto-evaluación de la depresión (SDS), y el Inventario de Rasgos del Estado de Ansiedad (STAI). Resultados: En un análisis de regresión múltiple, el puntaje de SDS tuvo la mayor contribución en el puntaje del THI. La sección de estado del STAI y el promedio de los tonos puros (PTA) en cuatro frecuencias altas también contribuyó significativamente, pero en un grado menor. Los factores siguientes no fueron significativos: edad, género, tiempo desde el inicio del acúfeno hasta la primera visita clínica, el PTA en tres frecuencias medias y la sección de rasgos en el STAI. Este modelo puede contribuir hasta aproximadamente 45% en la variabilidad del puntaje del THI. Conclusiones: el puntaje de THI en Japón, puede estar influido por síntomas depresivos, estado de ansiedad y los umbrales de los tonos puros.

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank Naoko Kimura for her help with collecting data.

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.

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