The characteristics of cognitive impairment in subjective chronic tinnitus.

ABSTRACT: Introduction:Subjective chronic tinnitus is a common medical syndrome with a high frequency of cognitive impairment; however, the characteristics of cognitive impairment in chronic tinnitus are poorly understood. Investigating the scope of cognitive impairment across the severity spectrum of tinnitus patients may shed light on the issue. Methods:A consecutive series of 207 subjective chronic tinnitus patients were classified into mild tinnitus group (n = 95) and severe tinnitus group (n = 112) by THI score (the cutoff THI scores were 37/38). These patients were assessed using the Cognitive Abilities Screening Instrument (CASI) and P300 event-related potential. Results:Although pure tone averages were not different between mild or severe tinnitus patients, severe tinnitus patients scored lo

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5840442 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature