Skarzynski Tinnitus Scale: validation of a brief and robust tool for assessing tinnitus in a clinical population
Abstract Background Many tinnitus scales are available, but all of them have certain limitations. The aim of the current study was to present a psychometric data of a new brief and reliable questionnaire that could be conveniently used for evaluating tinnitus complaint in adults (either with normal...
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| description | Abstract Background Many tinnitus scales are available, but all of them have certain limitations. The aim of the current study was to present a psychometric data of a new brief and reliable questionnaire that could be conveniently used for evaluating tinnitus complaint in adults (either with normal or impaired hearing)—Skarzynski Tinnitus Scale (STS). Methods The study included 125 participants with at least 1 month of tinnitus duration. All participants were asked to complete the STS, Tinnitus and Hearing Survey (THS), Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI), Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), and Beck Depression Inventory. Psychometric properties of the new tool were tested using exploratory factor analysis (EFA), Pearson bivariate correlation with other tinnitus questionnaires, Pearson bivariate correlation with pure-tone audiometry, Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, limits of agreement, smallest detectable change, and floor and ceiling effects. Norms for tinnitus severity as measured by the STS are proposed. Results As a whole, the STS has excellent reliability (ICC = 0.94) and good internal consistency (α = 0.91). The results of EFA and content analysis of wording of the items justified the three-factorial structure. The convergent validity was proven by a significant positive correlation with THI, TFI and THS Subscale A scores. Additionally, the authors proposed norms dividing the results into four tinnitus severity grades. Conclusions Statistical analysis shows that STS is a brief but robust tool well-suited to clinical practice. A feature of STS is that it takes into account the impact of tinnitus on the patient’s psychological (emotional, cognitive) and functional domains as well as their ability to cope with tinnitus-related distress. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-da5cf1f53f134e099d366f219a1d98f72022-12-21T19:07:59ZengBMCEuropean Journal of Medical Research2047-783X2018-11-0123111410.1186/s40001-018-0347-4Skarzynski Tinnitus Scale: validation of a brief and robust tool for assessing tinnitus in a clinical populationHenryk Skarżyński0Elżbieta Gos1Danuta Raj-Koziak2Piotr H. Skarżyński3World Hearing Center, Institute of Physiology and Pathology of HearingWorld Hearing Center, Institute of Physiology and Pathology of HearingWorld Hearing Center, Institute of Physiology and Pathology of HearingWorld Hearing Center, Institute of Physiology and Pathology of HearingAbstract Background Many tinnitus scales are available, but all of them have certain limitations. The aim of the current study was to present a psychometric data of a new brief and reliable questionnaire that could be conveniently used for evaluating tinnitus complaint in adults (either with normal or impaired hearing)—Skarzynski Tinnitus Scale (STS). Methods The study included 125 participants with at least 1 month of tinnitus duration. All participants were asked to complete the STS, Tinnitus and Hearing Survey (THS), Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI), Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), and Beck Depression Inventory. Psychometric properties of the new tool were tested using exploratory factor analysis (EFA), Pearson bivariate correlation with other tinnitus questionnaires, Pearson bivariate correlation with pure-tone audiometry, Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, limits of agreement, smallest detectable change, and floor and ceiling effects. Norms for tinnitus severity as measured by the STS are proposed. Results As a whole, the STS has excellent reliability (ICC = 0.94) and good internal consistency (α = 0.91). The results of EFA and content analysis of wording of the items justified the three-factorial structure. The convergent validity was proven by a significant positive correlation with THI, TFI and THS Subscale A scores. Additionally, the authors proposed norms dividing the results into four tinnitus severity grades. Conclusions Statistical analysis shows that STS is a brief but robust tool well-suited to clinical practice. A feature of STS is that it takes into account the impact of tinnitus on the patient’s psychological (emotional, cognitive) and functional domains as well as their ability to cope with tinnitus-related distress.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40001-018-0347-4TinnitusSurveys and questionnairesValidation studies |
| spellingShingle | Henryk Skarżyński Elżbieta Gos Danuta Raj-Koziak Piotr H. Skarżyński Skarzynski Tinnitus Scale: validation of a brief and robust tool for assessing tinnitus in a clinical population European Journal of Medical Research Tinnitus Surveys and questionnaires Validation studies |
| title | Skarzynski Tinnitus Scale: validation of a brief and robust tool for assessing tinnitus in a clinical population |
| title_full | Skarzynski Tinnitus Scale: validation of a brief and robust tool for assessing tinnitus in a clinical population |
| title_fullStr | Skarzynski Tinnitus Scale: validation of a brief and robust tool for assessing tinnitus in a clinical population |
| title_full_unstemmed | Skarzynski Tinnitus Scale: validation of a brief and robust tool for assessing tinnitus in a clinical population |
| title_short | Skarzynski Tinnitus Scale: validation of a brief and robust tool for assessing tinnitus in a clinical population |
| title_sort | skarzynski tinnitus scale validation of a brief and robust tool for assessing tinnitus in a clinical population |
| topic | Tinnitus Surveys and questionnaires Validation studies |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40001-018-0347-4 |
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