The study on psychological resilience of tinnitus and associated influencing factors

• Published in: Journal of otology Vol. 17; no. 1; pp. 13 - 17
• Main Authors: Xin, Feng, Li, Qingfeng, Guan, Fangling, Suo, Minli, Yang, Jie, Li, Dan, Zhao, Changqing
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: China Elsevier (Singapore) Pte Ltd 01.01.2022; Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery,Second Affiliated Hospital,Shanxi Medical University,Taiyuan,PR China%Beijing Kangyi Leaf Medical Technology Limited Company,Beijing,PR China; Chinese PLA General Hospital; Tsinghua University Press
• Subjects: Personalized therapy; Psychological resilience; Tinnitus; Psychological resilience; Personalized therapy; Tinnitus
• ISSN: 1672-2930; 2524-1753
• DOI: 10.1016/j.joto.2021.08.001

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. •The psychological resilience level of tinnitus was lower.•Tinnitus was negatively correlated with psychological resilience.•The SWLS, the GSES, the PSSS and extraversion are the protective factors of psychological resilience.•Neuroticism is a risk factor of psychological resilience.•Personalized treatment can reduce distress and improve the quality of life of tinnitus patients.