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Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI)

A quick view of how tinnitus is affecting everyday function, emotions, and coping right now.

Questions
25
Time
≈ 5 min
Privacy
Local only
Educational self-assessment only. For adults; not medical advice, a diagnosis, treatment guidance, or proof of disability. Sources and rights.
01Because of your tinnitus, is it difficult for you to concentrate?
02Does the loudness of your tinnitus make it difficult for you to hear people?
03Does your tinnitus make you angry?
04Does your tinnitus make you feel confused?
05Because of your tinnitus, do you feel desperate?
06Do you complain a great deal about your tinnitus?
07Because of your tinnitus, do you have trouble falling asleep at night?
08Do you feel as though you cannot escape your tinnitus?
09Does your tinnitus interfere with your ability to enjoy social activities, such as going out to dinner or to the movies?
10Because of your tinnitus, do you feel frustrated?
11Because of your tinnitus, do you feel that you have a terrible disease?
12Does your tinnitus make it difficult for you to enjoy life?
13Does your tinnitus interfere with your job or household responsibilities?
14Because of your tinnitus, do you find that you are often irritable?
15Because of your tinnitus, is it difficult for you to read?
16Does your tinnitus make you upset?
17Do you feel that your tinnitus has placed stress on your relationships with family and friends?
18Do you find it difficult to focus your attention away from your tinnitus and on other things?
19Do you feel that you have no control over your tinnitus?
20Because of your tinnitus, do you often feel tired?
21Because of your tinnitus, do you feel depressed?
22Does your tinnitus make you feel anxious?
23Do you feel that you can no longer cope with your tinnitus?
24Does your tinnitus get worse when you are under stress?
25Does your tinnitus make you feel insecure?

Ready when every item is answered

Calculate your THI score

The total uses the standard values: No = 0, Sometimes = 2, Yes = 4.

About this measure

The THI is a 25-item self-report measure developed by Newman, Jacobson, and Spitzer to describe tinnitus-related impact on daily living. Current VA/DoD guidance groups scores as no/slight, mild, moderate, or severe handicap.

Attribution and rights. The original THI publication is © 1996 American Medical Association. The PhenX Toolkit lists this English protocol as freely available and says permission is not required for use. TinniTest.org is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the authors, AMA, PhenX, VA, or DoD.