Prevalence, aetiologies and prognosis of the symptom dizziness in primary care - a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dizziness is a common reason for consulting a general practitioner and there is a broad range of possible underlying aetiologies. There are few evidence-based data about prevalence, aetiology and prognosis in primary care. We aimed to conduct a systematic review of symptom-evaluating studies on prevalence, aetiology or prognosis of dizziness in primary care.

Methods

We systematically searched MEDLINE and EMBASE. Two independent researchers screened titles and abstracts according to predefined criteria. We included all studies evaluating the symptoms 'dizziness' or 'vertigo' as a reason for consultation in primary care. We extracted data about study population and methodology and prevalence, aetiology and prognosis. Two raters independently judged study quality and

SUBMITTER: Bosner S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5819275 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature