Translation and validation of the Tinnitus Primary Function Questionnaire into Brazilian Portuguese.

Objective: In this study, the Tinnitus Primary Function Questionnaire was translated, culturally adapted and validated for Brazilian Portuguese.

Methods: This study was carried out in two stages. First, a prospective study of translation and cultural adaptation was carried out with a group of 20 patients.

Self-Assessment of Hearing and Purchase of Hearing Aids by Middle-Aged and Elderly Adults.

Introduction Presbycusis is a consequence of aging. Prescription of hearing aids is part of the treatment, although the prevalence of use by elderly people is still small. Objective To verify whether or not self-assessment of hearing is a predictor for purchase of hearing aids.

Sensitivity and specificity of portable hearing screening in middle-aged and older adults.

Introduction Hearing screening allows the identification of individuals with hearing loss. Aim To determine the sensitivity and specificity of a portable hearing screening device in middle-aged and older adults using the manufacturer scoring and a scoring system proposed by the researchers. Methods In this transversal study, participants underwent anamnesis, otoscopy, and hearing screening using portable equipment.