A few things that the questionnaire covers
- Emotional Reactions (Stress, Anger, Anxiety, Frustration, Depression, etc)
- Functional Issues (Difficulty with hearing, concentrating, etc)
- Social Effects (Avoiding being in a social setting or social situations)
How is it scored?
Each question is scored based off a scale ranging from 0 to 4. The higher score indicates a higher level of perceived handicap.
0-16 Slight or No Handicap
18-36 Mild Handicap
38-56 Moderate Handicap
58-76 Severe Handicap
78-100 Catastrophic Handicap
For more info and to access the questionnaire - Visit The American Tinnitus Association (Tinnitus Handicap Inventory)