Impact of Somatosensory Influence on Tinnitus Annoyance and Quality of Life
Author Information
Author(s): Wildna Sharon Martins da Costa, Lucas Barbosa de Araújo, Henrique de Paula Bedaque, Lidiane Maria de Brito Macedo Ferreira, Karyna Myrelly Oliveira Bezerra de Figueiredo Ribeiro
Primary Institution: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Hypothesis
To assess the impact of the somatosensory influence on annoyance and quality of life of individuals with tinnitus.
Conclusion
Individuals with somatosensory tinnitus reported greater discomfort and a more significant impact on quality of life.
Supporting Evidence
- Individuals with somatosensory tinnitus experience higher annoyance.
- Stress and sleep disturbances are factors associated with somatosensory tinnitus.
- The somatosensory influence causes a greater impact of tinnitus on quality of life.
- The somatosensory system must be considered when evaluating and managing tinnitus.
Takeaway
People with a specific type of tinnitus that is affected by body movements feel more annoyed and have a harder time with daily life.
Methodology
This cross-sectional study evaluated individuals with tinnitus using various assessments by a multidisciplinary team.
Potential Biases
Potential biases due to the lack of a control group.
Limitations
The study did not include a control group of healthy individuals, which may lead to potential biases.
Participant Demographics
Most participants were women, with a mean age of 48.96 years in the ST group and 58.02 years in the non-ST group.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.01
Confidence Interval
95%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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