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Common Data Element:  Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) - Tinnitus total score scale

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Element Type
Common Data Element
Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI) - Tinnitus total score scale
TFITinnitTotalScore
Short Description
The overall TFI score, as part of the Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI).
Definition
The overall TFI score, as part of the Tinnitus Functional Index (TFI).
 

Biomedical Terminologies and Standards

Notes
Creation Date
2016-03-03
Historical Notes
References
Meikle, M. B., Henry, J. A., Griest, S. E., Stewart, B. J., Abrams, H. B., McArdle, R., ... & Folmer, R. L. (2012). The tinnitus functional index: development of a new clinical measure for chronic, intrusive tinnitus. Ear and hearing, 33(2), 153-176. Copyright 2008, 2012 Oregon Health & Science University's permission required. http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/health/services/ent/research/clinical-research/upload/Corrected-TFI-scoring-instructions-8-2-12.pdf

Data Type
Numeric Values
Input Restrictions
Free-Form Entry
Minimum Value
0
Maximum Value
250
External Schema Permissible Value Mapping
Population
Adult and Pediatric
Guidelines/Instructions
Calculation rule: 1. Sum all valid answers from both TFI pages. 2. Divide by the number of questions for which that respondent provided valid answers. 3. Multiply by 10. CAUTIONýOverall TFI score is not valid if respondent omits 7 or more items. To be valid as a measure of tinnitus severity, the respondent must answer at least 19 items (76% of items).
Preferred Question Text
Added a note about validity of the Overall score
Category Groups and Classifications
DiseaseDomainSub-Domain
General (For all diseases) Outcomes and End Points Clinical Event End Points
Traumatic Brain Injury Outcomes and End Points Deafness and Communication Disorders

Classification

Acute Hospitalized :
Supplemental
General (For all diseases) :
Supplemental
Epidemiology :
Supplemental
Moderate/Severe TBI: Rehabilitation :
Supplemental
Concussion/Mild TBI :
Supplemental
Keywords
TFI , Tinnitus
Labels
Effective Date
Until Date
Last Change Date
Wed Mar 06 17:48:30 EST 2019
See Also
Submitting Organization Name
NIH/CIT/BRICS
Submitting Contact Name
Juilien Hsu
Submitting Contact Information
juilien.hsu@nih.gov
Steward Organization Name
NIH/CIT/BRICS
Steward Contact Name
Olga Vovk
Steward Contact Information
olga.vovk@nih.gov
NINDS ID

Change History