한국어판 이명규모지수의 타당도 및 신뢰도에 관한 연구

Purpose: The Tinnitus Magnitude Index (TMI) is a short tinnitus questionnaire that assesses the subjective perception of tinnitus loudness. Originally, Schmits et al. developed the TMI in English. This study aimed to determine the validity and reliability of a Korean translation of the TMI. Methods: A Korean version of the TMI was administrated 215 subjects reporting tinnitus. Construct validity was evaluated using the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI). Puretone audiometry, speech audiometry, and tinnitogram were also assessed. Results: A significant and moderate correlation was found between the TMI and the THI-total scale. The TMI was the most significant correlated with the THI-functional subscale. The TMI also had high internal consistency reliability, confirming the questionnaire’s stability. Conclusion: The results suggested that the Korean version of the TMI might be a valuable validity and reliability. The Korean version of TMI could be an effective tool to quantify the impact of tinnitus.