A Hebrew Adaptation of the Tinnitus Functional Index

Abstract

Tinnitus is the perception of sounds, when no external stimuli exists. Its prevalence has been estimated to be between 8% and 30% in the general population (1). Some patients describe intrusive tinnitus which affects many aspects of their lives, while others describe an insignificant disturbance caused by the tinnitus (2). Since tinnitus is a subjective symptom in most cases, defining its effect on patients' lives can be challenging. Several questionnaires have been developed in order to characterize the effects of tinnitus on patients' lives.

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