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Abstract
Purpose: The objective of this study was the development and validation of a clinical investigation protocol for tinnitus and the analysis of its applicability.
Methods: The research was conducted in eight stages: Stage 1: Literature review and development of the pilot protocol; Stage 2: Expert judges I - first analysis/evaluation; Stage 3: Elaboration of the unified investigation protocol and the application guide; Stage 4: Expert judges II - second analysis/evaluation of the instruments from the previous stage; Stage 5: Refinement of materials; Stage 6: Application of the protocol by expert and non-expert clinicians; Stage 7: Final construction; Stage 8: Pilot study - convenience sample. The results of each stage were compiled into an Excel spreadsheet for specific analyses (content validity ratio calculation and suggestions).
Results: The structure of the protocol was successfully developed, resulting in a unified instrument subdivided into: tinnitus-focused anamnesis, audiological, emotional, metabolic, somatosensory, and vascular history, assessment results, a framework for subgroup classification, clinical decision tree, and complementary evaluations. The protocol was applied to a sample of 83 adults and older individuals.
Conclusion: The clinical investigation protocol for tinnitus was finalized and its content validated, demonstrating applicability for adult and elderly individuals with tinnitus.
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