Tinnitus information: a study by questionnaire.
The aim of the present study was to improve the information for patients with tinnitus. The investigation consists of three parts: a pilot study where 24 slightly informed tinnitus patients as well as 17 well-informed tinnitus patients and 9 audiological professionals suggested contents for a tinnitus information pamphlet. The second part consisted of scoring of the 74 most common suggestions by 36 of the original 50 people. The answers were graded according to importance. Three available tinnitus information folders from Sweden, Germany and the USA were also studied and taken into account in preparing recommendations on content and size for a tinnitus information pamphlet. This should probably not exceed 2500 words, and 35 items of information.
Axelsson
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Department of Audiology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Goteberg, Sweden.
Nilsson
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Coles
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010174:Pamphlets; D011897:Random Allocation; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014012:Tinnitus