ASSESS THE IMPACT OF YOUR TINNITUS !

Tinnitus is a noise in the head, the ear or both, resulting in buzzing or whistling noises. Measuring this symptom is very complicated, as it is highly subjective. The best way to measure a tinnitusIs the patient's self-assessment. To measure tinnitus-related discomfort, a test called THI (Tinnitus Handicap Inventory) is most often used.

VisitTHI (Tinnitus Handicap Inventory)Is aself-assessment questionnaireUsed to measure the impact of tinnitus (whistling, ringing in the ears) on a patient's quality of life.

■ The THI questionnaire measures the loudness of tones and the psychological and functional variables caused by tinnitus. This recognized and validated test is a reliable tool for understanding the day-to-day discomfort of tinnitustinnitus.

This THI questionnaire was created in 1996 by Newman, then translated and confirmed by Ghuilyan-Bedikianet 2010, and highlights the impact of disability on the patient's psychology.

This questionnaire consists of 25 questions with 3 response options: YES, SOMETIMES, NO. At the end of the questionnaire, the patient obtains a score from 0 to 100, which gives an idea of the severity of the tinnitus. The higher the score, the more disabling the tinnitus.

■ THI objective

• Assess the severity of the discomfort caused by tinnitus.
• Monitor patient progress before, during and after treatment.

■ Structure

• 25 questions grouped into three subscales:

• • FunctionalImpact on concentration, sleep and daily life.
  • EmotionalAnxiety, depression, irritability linked to tinnitus.
  • CatastrophicFeelings of loss of control, inability to manage the problem.

■ Rating system

• Each question has three possible answers:

• • Yes(4 points)
  • Sometimes(2 points)
  • No(0 point)

■ Final score :

• 0 to 16: Mild disability
• 18 to 36: Mild to moderate disability
• 38 to 56: Average handicap
• 58 to 76: Severe disability
• 78 to 100: Catastrophic handicap

In the clinical studyAUDISTIM DAY/NIGHTThe disability was moderate to severe, the THI score for permanent tinnitus (the most disabling) was reduced by 15 points, whereas a study by Zeman et al in 2011 showed that with a reduction of 7 points, the study was already significant.

In terms of safety and efficacy, AUDISTIM JOUR/NUIT is a relevant therapeutic solution for treating tinnitus.