Dizziness and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo among retirement home residents: a cross-sectional descriptive and interventional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of dizziness increases with age. We aimed to determine the point prevalence of dizziness and, in particular, of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) among retirement home residents. Furthermore, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a 2-axis turntable based BPPV treatment.

Methods

We contacted all large retirement homes in or around the city of Zurich (Switzerland). 10 retirement homes (with a total of 536 residents) agreed to participate in this study. 83 rejected inquiries by residents led to a potential study population of 453 residents. After a structured interview evaluating the presence and characteristics of dizziness, all willing patients were tested for positional vertigo and nystagmus on a portable and manually operated 2-axis turnta

SUBMITTER: Muller R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8841082 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature