Factor analysis and evaluation of each item of the tinnitus handicap inventory.

Satoko WakabayashiNaoki OishiSeiichi ShindenKaoru Ogawa

Published in: Head & face medicine (2020)

As a result of the factor analysis, only the total score, not any subscale, would be clinically useful in the THI. Examination of each item of the THI was helpful to understand the status of patients with tinnitus and comorbid symptoms of tinnitus. It is necessary to consider treatment by taking these comorbid symptoms into account.

Keyphrases

psychometric properties
sleep quality
physical activity
combination therapy
data analysis