Correlation analysis of the visual-analogue scale and the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory in tinnitus patients

Revista Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia

Azevedo, Andréia Aparecida de¹  Faculdade de Medicina de Valença¹  Otorrinolaringologia Sul-Fluminense, Volta Redonda¹  Oliveira, Patrícia de Mello¹  Figueiredo, Ricardo Rodrigues¹ 

关键词: measurement;    tinnitus.;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S0034-72992009000100012

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Associacao Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia Cervicofacial

【 摘 要 】

One of the most challenging topics in tinnitus clinical studies is the measuring method used. Visual Analogue Scales (VAS) and Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) are frequently used in tinnitus.AIM: To verify the relationship between VAS and THI scores in tinnitus patients in a prospective study.MATERIALS AND METHODS: 43 patients classified their tinnitus according to VAS and THI, and both scores were compared through the Spearman's correlation coefficient test.RESULTS: There was a correlation between the VAS and THI scores.CONCLUSION: There is correlation between VAS and THI scores in patients with sensorineural tinnitus.

【 授权许可】

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