A quantitative assessment of the disease burden and work productivity among individuals with tinnitus: A questionnaire-based survey

This is the first study to evaluate the work productivity of individuals with tinnitus in Japan. Greater tinnitus severity was associated with a greater incidence of comorbidities, coexisting symptoms, and more frequent timings at which tinnitus symptoms became bothersome, reflecting an increased physical and psychological burden. Reduced presenteeism was a major factor influencing work productivity. By quantitatively demonstrating the socioeconomic impact of tinnitus, these findings provide evidence for developing future clinical guidelines for tinnitus management.