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2022 Feb


J Am Acad Audiol


33


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Measures of Subjective Tinnitus: What Does Visual Analog Scale Stand for?

Authors

Shin S-H, Byun S W, Kim S, Lee H Y
J Am Acad Audiol. 2022 Feb; 33(2):92-97.
PMID: 36049754.

Abstract

 Patients with tinnitus may have different severity levels of tinnitus distress. Visual analog scale (VAS) is a simple method to measure the extent of subjective distress caused by tinnitus. It includes ratings of tinnitus loudness, awareness, annoyance, and impact of tinnitus on life.