Validation of the Sinhala Version of Tinnitus Handicap Inventory.

IF 1.1 Q3 OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY

Journal of Audiology and Otology Pub Date : 2023-07-01 DOI:10.7874/jao.2022.00521

Asiri Rodrigo, Thilini Abayabandara-Herath

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Abstract

Background and Objectives Tinnitus is a common and disabling condition that largely remains undertreated in Sri Lanka. Currently, standardized tools that assess and monitor the treatment of tinnitus or the distress it causes are unavailable in either of the two main vernacular languages prevalent in Sri Lanka. The Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) is used internationally to measure tinnitus-induced distress and to monitor treatment efficacy. In this study, we validated the Sinhala version of the THI (THI-Sin). Subjects and Methods The THI was translated into Sinhala and back translated into English and finalized by independent translators. The THI-Sin questionnaire and the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and Visual Analog Scale of tinnitus annoyance (VAS) were administered to 122 adults who visited the otolaryngology clinic of Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama, Sri Lanka Results THI-Sin scores showed satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach’s α=0.902) and were significantly correlated with the GHQ-12 and VAS scores. Factor analysis of the THI-Sin confirmed a three-factorial structure, which did not correspond to the original THI subscales. Conclusions We observed significant reliability and validity of the THI-Sin tool for evaluation of tinnitus-induced handicaps among the Sinhalese-speaking population of Sri Lanka.

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僧伽罗语版耳鸣障碍量表的验证。

背景和目的:耳鸣是一种常见的致残性疾病，在斯里兰卡仍未得到充分治疗。目前，在斯里兰卡流行的两种主要方言中都没有评估和监测耳鸣治疗或耳鸣引起的痛苦的标准化工具。国际上使用耳鸣障碍量表(THI)来测量耳鸣引起的痛苦和监测治疗效果。在这项研究中，我们验证了僧伽罗语版本的THI (THI- sin)。主题和。方法:由独立翻译人员将THI翻译成僧伽罗语，再反译成英语。对在斯里兰卡拉加马市科伦坡北教学医院耳鼻喉科门诊就诊的122名成人进行THI-Sin问卷、12项一般健康问卷(GHQ-12)和视觉模拟耳鸣厌烦量表(VAS)。结果:THI-Sin评分具有良好的内部一致性(Cronbach's α=0.902)，且与GHQ-12和VAS评分具有显著相关。THI- sin的因子分析证实了一个三因子结构，这与原来的THI分量表不对应。结论:我们观察到THI-Sin工具在斯里兰卡僧伽罗语人群中评估耳鸣诱发残疾的显着可靠性和有效性。

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Journal of Audiology and Otology OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY-

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期刊介绍： Journal of Audiology and Otology (JAO) (formerly known as Korean Journal of Audiology) aims to publish the most advanced findings for all aspects of the auditory and vestibular system and diseases of the ear using state-of-the-art techniques and analyses. The journal covers recent trends related to the topics of audiology, otology, and neurotology conducted by professionals, with the goal of providing better possible treatment to people of all ages, from infants to the elderly, who suffer from auditory and/or vestibular disorders and thus, improving their quality of life. This journal encourages the submission of review papers about current professional issues, research papers presenting a scientific base and clinical application, and case papers with unique reports or clinical trials. We also invite letters to the editor and papers related to the manufacture and distribution of medical devices. This journal provides integrated views from otologists, audiologists, and other healthcare practitioners, offering readers high quality scientific and clinical information. This peer-reviewed and open access journal has been the official journal of the Korean Audiological Society since 1997 and of both the Korean Audiological Society and the Korean Otological Society since 2017. It is published in English four times a year in January, April, July, and October.