THI measure for tinnitus

Using the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI): By answering the questions below, you can identify for yourself what your level of tinnitus distress is.

There are 25 questions. Answer each question ACCORDING TO HOW YOU HAVE BEEN IN THE PAST WEEK:

No - SCORE 0

Sometimes - SCORE 2

Yes - SCORE 4

Scoring:

0 - 16 reflects no tinnitus distress

18 - 36 indicates mild tinnitus distress

38 - 56 indicates moderate tinnitus distress

58 - 100 indicates severe tinnitus distress

Press SEND at the end of the questions to receive a copy of your answers

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The aim of this questionnaire is to find out what problem tinnitus might be giving you. Answer YES, SOMETIMES or NO for each question

F1. Because of your tinnitus is it difficult for you to concentrate?*

F2. Does the loudness of your tinnitus make it difficult for you to hear?*

E3. Does your tinnitus make you angry?*

F4. Does your tinnitus make you feel confused?*

C5. Because of your tinnitus do you feel desperate?*

E6. Do you complain a great deal about your tinnitus?*

F7. Because of your tinnitus do you have trouble falling asleep?*

C8. Do you feel as though you cannot escape your tinnitus?*

F9. Does your tinnitus interfere with your ability to enjoy social activities such as going out to dinner, cinema?*

E10. Because of your tinnitus do you feel frustrated?*

C11. Because of your tinnitus do you feel you have a terrible disease?*

F12. Does your tinnitus make it difficult to enjoy life?*

F13. Does your tinnitus interfere with your job or household responsibilities?*

F14. Because of your tinnitus do you find that you are often irritable?*

F15. Because of your tinnitus is it difficult for you to read?*

E16. Does your tinnitus make you upset?*

E17. Do you feel that your tinnitus has placed stress on your relationship with members of your family, friends?*

F18. Do you find it difficult to focus your attention away from your tinnitus and on to other things?*

C19. Do you feel that you have no control over your tinnitus?*

F20. Because of your tinnitus are you often tired?*

E21. Because of your tinnitus do you feel depressed?*

E22. Does your tinnitus make you feel anxious?*

C23. Do you feel that you can no longer cope with your tinnitus?*

F24. Does your tinnitus get worse when you are under stress?*

E25. Does your tinnitus make you feel insecure?*

Don't worry if you haven't added up your score yet - you can do it later. A copy of your answers will come through in an email and you can add them up then. The category scores are at the top of this page.

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