Otology Outcome Tool: THI

Tinnitus Handicap Index (THI)

Description

Assesses self-reported tinnitus-related handicap

Targeted Age

Adults

Items (Domains)

25 (N/A)

Estimated Completion Time

10-15 minutes

Reliability/Validity Assessment

Yes/Yes

Literature

1) Newman CW, Jacobson GP, Spitzer JB. Development of the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory. Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 1996;122:143-8

2) Newman CW, Sandridge SA, Bolek L. Development and psychometric adequacy of the screening version of the tinnitus handicap inventory. Otol Neurotol. 2008;29:276-81

3) Newman CW, Sandridge SA, Jacobson GP. Psychometric adequacy of the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) for evaluating treatment outcome. J Am Acad Audiol. 1998;9:153-60