Practical tips by peer support in chronic vestibular hypofunction: an exploratory survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Patients with chronic vestibular hypofunction typically suffer from dizziness, imbalance and oscillopsia (blurred vision); symptoms that pose challenges to everyday life. Currently, advice on how to deal with such challenges is mainly provided by health care professionals (i.e., ENT-surgeons, neurologists, physiotherapists and psychologists). However, fellow patients with a similar condition and a true appreciation of the lived experiences, are likely to provide valuable support and advice as well. The purpose of this study, therefore, was to collect tips and advice from patients with chronic vestibular hypofunction.

Methods

An exploratory survey was designed to collect tips from fellow chronic vestibular hypofunction patients on how to cope with disease-related

SUBMITTER: Vermorken BL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10791824 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature