What neuro-otology specialists need for better care of dizzy patients: a national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A substantial fraction of dizzy patients are assessed by neurologists and ear-nose-throat (ENT) physicians. With the differential diagnosis being broad and often different specialties involved, we aimed to assess the interaction with generalists from the specialists' perspective to identify limitations and needs and to define strategies for improvement in patient care and education by the specialist.

Methods

One hundred eleven board-certified neurologists (n = 62) and ENT physicians (n = 49) working in Switzerland participated in an online survey. Here, we focused on limitations faced in the diagnostic workup and treatment of the dizzy patient and potential strategies to improve the standard of care and the interaction between generalists and special

SUBMITTER: Mantokoudis G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10800397 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature