Validation and Adaptation of the Arabic Version of the Skarzynski Tinnitus Scale.

IF 1.6 4区医学 Q2 AUDIOLOGY & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY

Audiology and Neuro-Otology Pub Date : 2025-03-07 DOI:10.1159/000544805

Saad Elzayat, Hussein A El-Shirbeny, Ibrahim Gehad, Ahmed Morshedy, Wessam Essawy, Ashraf Fayed, Salma Ragab, Haitham H Elfarargy

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Abstract

Introduction: This study aimed to translate the Skarzynski Tinnitus Scale (STS) into Arabic, conduct a cross-cultural adaptation, and validate its psychometric properties.

Methods: The translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the STS was carried out in five main steps. 152 participants were divided into two groups: 79 (52%) cases complaining of tinnitus and 73 (48%) in the control group without tinnitus.

Results: No significant changes were required during the translation of the scale. Internal Consistency was measured by Cronbach α for each of the three subscales and the total score. The overall psychological distress subscale, Cronbach α was 0.815; for the Functional scale α was 0.787; for the Coping subscale α was 0.555; and for global STS, α was 0.921. The STS global score and the psychological distress subscale had extremely high consistency.

Conclusion: The translation and adaptation of the STS established linguistic and Arabic cultural equivalence with the original version. Furthermore, the adapted version demonstrated good internal consistency. The results suggest that the STS is suitable for use in a clinical setting.

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Audiology and Neuro-Otology 医学-耳鼻喉科学

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3.20

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6.20%

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>12 weeks

期刊介绍： ''Audiology and Neurotology'' provides a forum for the publication of the most-advanced and rigorous scientific research related to the basic science and clinical aspects of the auditory and vestibular system and diseases of the ear. This journal seeks submission of cutting edge research opening up new and innovative fields of study that may improve our understanding and treatment of patients with disorders of the auditory and vestibular systems, their central connections and their perception in the central nervous system. In addition to original papers the journal also offers invited review articles on current topics written by leading experts in the field. The journal is of primary importance for all scientists and practitioners interested in audiology, otology and neurotology, auditory neurosciences and related disciplines.