Functional Consequences of Tinnitus in Military Service Members.

Journal: American journal of audiology
Published Date: Jun 13, 2025

Abstract

PURPOSE: Numerous individuals in the United States are bothered enough by tinnitus that it affects normal daily activities, including sleep and concentration. There is a high prevalence of self-reported bothersome tinnitus in the U.S. military, and therefore, it is important to assess the impact of tinnitus on functional performance. The primary aim of this study was to examine the effects of tinnitus on a range of subjective, objective, auditory, and cognitive measures. A secondary aim was to determine which factors best predict whether individuals ever self-reported tinnitus. A prospective study was conducted to address the primary aim, and an exploratory machine learning approach was used to address the second.

Authors

  • LaGuinn P Sherlock
    Hearing Conservation and Readiness Branch, Defense Centers for Public Health-Aberdeen, MD.
  • Gregory M Ellis
    Audiology and Speech Pathology Center, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD.
  • Douglas S Brungart
    Audiology and Speech Pathology Center, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD.

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