Bilateral vestibulopathy: beyond imbalance and oscillopsia.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To optimize the current diagnostic and treatment procedures for patients with bilateral vestibulopathy (BV), this study aimed to determine the complete spectrum of symptoms associated with BV.

Method

A prospective mixed-method study design was used. Qualitative data were collected by performing semi-structured interviews about symptoms, context, and behavior. The interviews were recorded and transcribed until no new information was obtained. Transcriptions were analyzed in consensus by two independent researchers. In comparison to the qualitative results, quantitative data were collected using the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) and a health-related quality of life questionnaire (EQ-5D-5L).

Results

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SUBMITTER: Lucieer FMP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7718190 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature