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. 2022 Jan;17(1):13-17.
doi: 10.1016/j.joto.2021.08.001. Epub 2021 Aug 28.

The study on psychological resilience of tinnitus and associated influencing factors

Feng Xin  1 , Qingfeng Li  1 , Fangling Guan  1 , Minli Suo  1 , Jie Yang  1 , Dan Li  2 , Changqing Zhao  1
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The study on psychological resilience of tinnitus and associated influencing factors

Feng Xin et al. J Otol. 2022 Jan.

Abstract

The association between tinnitus and psychological resilience is an underdeveloped area of research. This cross-sectional study investigated such associations and factors potentially affecting resilience in 61 patients. Demographic and psychometric data were collected by questionnaires. The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), Medical Coping Modes Questionnaire (MCMQ), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS), General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES), Big Five Inventory (BFI) and Perceived Social Support Scale (PSSS) were completed by participants. Data were analyzed using independent t-test and Pearson's correlation analysis and multiple linear regression modeling. The CD-RISC score was relatively low (66.97 ± 15.71), negatively correlated with tinnitus (r = -0.276, p < 0.001) and associated with age (r = 0.270，P＜0.001). As protective factors, SWLS (r = 0.486, p < 0.001), GSES (r = 0.555, p < 0.001), PSSS (r = 0.538, p < 0.001) and extraversion were positively correlated with CD-RISC and BFI scores (r = 0.287, p < 0.001). We also detected a negative correlation with neuroticism (r = -0.395, p < 0.001), which is a known risk factor for worse CD-RISC scores. Identifying protective and risk factors for psychological resilience can be used to predict treatment outcomes in tinnitus patients, which will help devise personalized solutions and improve patients' quality of life.

Keywords: Personalized therapy; Psychological resilience; Tinnitus.

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Conflict of interest statement

Feng Xin, Fangling Guan and Qingfeng Li drafted the manuscript; Feng Xin retrieved literatures; Fangling Guan and Qingfeng Li selected the scales; Jie Yang and Dan Li collected data; Minli Suo analyzed the data; Changqing Zhao conceived the study, participated in study design and coordination and helped draft the manuscript. All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.

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