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.
Kanzaki et al. (Mon,) studied this question.