Psychometric evaluation of the tinnitus severity short form measure in Veterans and civilians

Abstract: PURPOSE: Tinnitus is the perception of sound that cannot be attributed to an external source, which can be distressing. There are several measures of tinnitus distress …

Improving sensitivity of tinnitus screening in hearing conservation programs

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Tinnitus is prevalent among U.S. military Service Members (SMs). Current Department of Defense (DOD) Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) protocols use a …

A large-scale, multi-site examination of resting state functional connectivity in tinnitus

Abstract: Resting state functional connectivity (RS-FC) studies of tinnitus are useful tools for identifying neural mechanisms and potential treatment options for patients. …

Functional consequences of tinnitus in military service members

Abstract: PURPOSE: Numerous individuals in the United States are bothered enough by tinnitus that it affects normal daily activities, including sleep and concentration. There is a …

Incidence and risk factors for tinnitus among military service members in the Millennium Cohort Study

Abstract: PURPOSE: Military personnel may be repeatedly exposed to high-noise environments that may increase tinnitus risk. Previous military research on tinnitus has often …

Health literacy’s relationship with hearing loss and tinnitus in Marines and Sailors at an air base

Abstract: Health literacy is listed as an international health issue by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is one of the primary goals of Healthy People 2030 (USDHHR, 2023; …

Clinical practice guideline for management of tinnitus: Recommendations from the US VA/DOD clinical practice guideline work group

Abstract: IMPORTANCE: The most recent US clinical practice guideline (CPG) for tinnitus was published in 2014. The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)/US Department of Defense …

Prevalence of unilateral, asymmetric, and bilateral tinnitus in military personnel and its impact on disability

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aims to describe the prevalence of unilateral, asymmetric, and bilateral tinnitus by severity of tinnitus across hearing sensitivity within the …

Incidence of self-reported bothersome tinnitus versus tinnitus diagnosis among U.S. Army Soldiers

Abstract: Purpose: U.S. Army Soldiers undergo annual audiometric surveillance to facilitate prevention of auditory injury. Soldiers are screened for bothersome tinnitus and …

Understanding tinnitus clinical care in the Veterans Health Administration and Department of Defense: Overview of survey results

Abstract: Purpose: In 2021, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Department of Defense (DOD) Tinnitus Working Group conducted a survey of DOD and VHA clinicians to evaluate …

Self-reported hearing aid requirements among US military personnel and the association with probable posttraumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Background: Auditory problems are ubiquitous among U.S. military personnel. Hearing aids are an effective treatment for both hearing loss and tinnitus, two of the most …

Blast exposure, tinnitus, hearing loss, and postdeployment quality of life in U.S. Veterans: A longitudinal analysis

Abstract: Objective: Examine the association between military blast exposure and functional status among veterans with a focus on functional disability as a proxy for quality of …