Evaluation of Anxiety and Depressive Levels in Tinnitus Patients

Cho, Chang Gun; Hyuk, Jun; Song, Jae Jun; Lee, Eun Kyeong; Kim, Bo Hae

doi:10.7874/kja.2013.17.2.83

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“…The current evidence indicates that tinnitus is often associated with anxiety and depression and especially more with stress. This is similar to the recent finding25) that 57% and 21% of tinnitus patients (n=104) showed depressive and state anxiety symptoms.…”

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Adequacy of the Simplified Version of the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI-S) to Measure Tinnitus Handicap and Relevant Distress

Lee

Kim

2014

Korean J Audiol

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Background and ObjectivesThe Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) often requires patients to devote their time to complete the questionnaire than they expect. Given that it limits the effectiveness of THI in a busy clinical practice that desires a quick and easy assessment of tinnitus handicap, this study evaluated clinical usefulness of a Simplified version of Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI-S) in measuring the severity of tinnitus handicap as well as predicting the psychological distress associated with tinnitus.Subjects and MethodsA total of 129 outpatients suffering from tinnitus (61 with normal hearing and 68 with hearing loss) participated in this study. The responses of THI-S (10 items) and THI (25 items) were evaluated to quantify the subjective handicap of tinnitus. The self-perceived level of stress, anxiety, and depression of all participants was measured with a series of self-report questionnaires such as Korean version of Brief Encounter Psychosocial Instrument (BEPSI), State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), respectively. All the questionnaire responses were analyzed using non-parametric analyses to examine the convergence, comparability, internal consistency reliability and validity of THI-S.ResultsThe severity of tinnitus handicap and the relevant psychological distress greatly varied across individuals. The THI-S responses were comparable to original THI responses, regardless of hearing status of patients. The internal consistency of THI-S responses was found to be good for total score (Cronbach's α=0.83-0.91), with moderately high consistency for the emotional, functional, and catastrophic subscales. Significant (p<0.01) correlations of the THI-S with the THI (rs=0.95) as well as with the BEPSI, STAI, BDI questionnaires (rs=0.40-0.45) suggest that the THI-S questionnaire appeared to be useful to provide objective data of subjective tinnitus handicap as well as predict psychological distress. Three factors were extracted through factor analysis, which explained 73% of the total variance.ConclusionsDespite reducing the length of 25 items of THI to 10 items, the THI-S can be used as s a simple but reliable and valid tool for evaluating severity of tinnitus handicap as well as detecting its negative impact on psychological functioning.

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confidence: 92%

Adequacy of the Simplified Version of the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI-S) to Measure Tinnitus Handicap and Relevant Distress

Lee

Kim

2014

Korean J Audiol

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“…Other survey instruments used were Depressive Tendency Questionnaire (DTQ), Illness Attitude Scale, Obsessive Beliefs Questionnaire-44 (OBQ-44), International Statistical Classification of Diseases 9 (ICD-9), Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale, and Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview [13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23] .…”

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Tinnitus Patients Suffering from Anxiety and Depression: A Review

Ziai¹,

Moshtaghi²,

Mahboubi³

et al. 2017

The International Tinnitus Journal

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Objectives: To review literature on the link between depression and anxiety in patients suffering from tinnitus. Method: A systematic review of published English-language literature was performed using PubMed, Ovid, and Cochrane databases. Results: Of the 56 eligible abstracts 15 were chosen to be included in the review. All articles showed an association of depression and anxiety in tinnitus patients. Conclusions: Because of the strong association between tinnitus, depression, and anxiety-all tinnitus patients should be screened for psychiatric disorders. Treatment for these complex conditions should involve a multidisciplinary team with cognitive behavioral therapy and possible pharmacological therapy.

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“…Anxiety symptoms were rated from 1 to 4 point to indicate the degree of severity, and the total score ranged from 20 to 80. Anxiety symptoms were classified as normal (20-51), mild to moderate (52-61), or severe (62-80); an anxiety symptom was defined as that with a score of ≥52 point (Cho, Chi, Song, Lee, & Kim, 2013). Cronbach's α for the reliability of the STAI-S was 0.92.…”

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Anxiety and depressive symptoms among patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus in South Korea

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Patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may develop mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, which negatively impact of disease progression. We investigated factors associated with the prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms among HIV-infected patients in Korea. A total of 840 HIV-infected patients who participated in the Korea HIV/AIDS Cohort Study from 2006 to 2012 were evaluated. Socio-demographic, epidemiologic, and clinical variables were obtained through standardized questionnaires. The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and Beck Depression Inventory were used to assess the symptoms of anxiety and depression. Multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with symptoms of anxiety and depression. The prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms among HIV-infected patients was 32% and 36%, respectively. Ex-smoker and persistent symptoms for more than one week within the past six months and diagnosis of HIV infection within one year were associated with increased anxiety symptoms (odds ratio [OR] 1.71, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.09-2.69; OR 1.52, 95% CI 1.09-2.11; OR 1.49, 95% CI 1.02-2.20) and current smoking and persistent symptoms were also associated with increased depressive symptoms (OR 2.10, 95% CI 1.31-3.30; OR 1.87, 95% CI 1.25-2.79). Marital status, current smoking, current drinking, and persistent symptoms were associated with both increased anxiety and depressive symptoms (OR 1.75, 95% CI 1.07-2.88; OR 1.66, 95% CI 1.06-2.61; OR 1.88, 95% CI 1.18-2.99). The prevalence of anxiety and depressive symptoms among HIV-infected patients is higher than those estimated for the general population. This study shows the necessity to evaluate symptoms of anxiety and depression and suggest psychological support for HIV-infected patients who smoke or have persistent symptoms or have sexual partner or drink.

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Evaluation of Anxiety and Depressive Levels in Tinnitus Patients

Cited by 28 publications

References 12 publications

Adequacy of the Simplified Version of the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI-S) to Measure Tinnitus Handicap and Relevant Distress

Adequacy of the Simplified Version of the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI-S) to Measure Tinnitus Handicap and Relevant Distress

Tinnitus Patients Suffering from Anxiety and Depression: A Review

Anxiety and depressive symptoms among patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus in South Korea

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