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Corresponding Author

Ghannoum, Heba

Document Type

Original Article

Abstract

Background: There is a substantial prevalence of psychopathology of anxiety or depression, and several mental problems in many tinnitus groups. Aim of The Work: To use the Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) as a valid scale for assessing the overall severity of tinnitus and detailed analysis of multiple severity domains, and correlating it to The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) scores , This to establish a potential correlation between tinnitus and anxiety and depressive disorders to improve tinnitus clinical implications and rehabilitation. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional study design was designed to explore the prevalence of psychological disorders among patients with tinnitus and to analyse its multiple severity domains thresholds using both TFI & HADS questionnaires. Results: There was a positive correlation between both anxiety & depression subscales of (HADS) and total TFI scores with its subscales. Conclusion: Despite the limited understanding of psychological concerns in tinnitus patients, the prevalence of anxiety disorders in these populations has increased. The reported co-occurrence might impact the clinical course of tinnitus and its management.

Keywords

Tinnitus Functional Index; anxiety; depression; Questionnaires

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