Correlation analysis of the visual-analogue scale and the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory in tinnitus patients.
One of the most challenging topics in tinnitus clinical studies is the measuring method used. Visual Analogue Scales (VAS) and Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) are frequently used in tinnitus.


OBJECTIVE
To verify the relationship between VAS and THI scores in tinnitus patients in a prospective study.


METHODS
43 patients classified their tinnitus according to VAS and THI, and both scores were compared through the Spearman's correlation coefficient test.


RESULTS
There was a correlation between the VAS and THI scores.


CONCLUSIONS
There is correlation between VAS and THI scores in patients with sensorineural tinnitus.
Figueiredo
Ricardo Rodrigues
RR
Faculdade de Medicina de Valença. rfigueiredo@otosul.com.br
Azevedo
Andréia Aparecida de
AA
Oliveira
Patrícia de Mello
Pde M
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010147:Pain Measurement; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014012:Tinnitus / Q000175:diagnosis*