Systematic review reveals cognitive deficits in attention and executive tasks among adults with tinnitus, indicating complex interactions with hearing loss and mood disorders.
Key Points
Tinnitus is primarily linked to deficits in attention and executive processing, impacting quality of life significantly.
Studies consistently show poorer performance in attention tasks for tinnitus patients, with many reporting significant metric variations.
The review includes 16 studies assessing cognitive outcomes in adults with tinnitus and highlights methodological challenges in existing research.
Cognitive impairments often correlate with emotional distress and vary according to the severity of tinnitus, implying a need for comprehensive management strategies.