The relationship between tinnitus severity and anxiety.
- Author:
Jianle XU
1
;
Yun ZHENG
;
Zhaoli MENG
;
Maoni LI
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Adult;
Aged;
Anxiety;
Cross-Sectional Studies;
Disability Evaluation;
Female;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Tinnitus;
diagnosis;
psychology;
Young Adult
- From:
Journal of Clinical Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
2012;26(16):729-732
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the correlation between tinnitus severity and anxiety experienced by patients in order to explore its role in the rehabilitation of the tinnitus.
METHOD:A total of 119 patients complaining of tinnitus were recruited in a cross-sectional survey. Correlation was studied by series of instruments including tinnitus general questionnaire, tinnitus handicap inventory (THI) and self-rating anxiety scale (SAS).
RESULT:Significant correlations between THI and SAS scores (r = 0.573, P < 0.01), and between THI classification and SAS scores were shown (r = 0.551, P < 0.01).
CONCLUSION:There was a moderate positive correlation between tinnitus severity and anxiety. If a patient reports a THI greater than 38, the otolaryngologist should supplement diagnostic studies with a psychological consultation.
