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[Health measurement instruments in patients with vertigo]
N Pérez1, I Garmendia, E Martín
1Dpto. de ORL, Clínica Universitaria de Navarra, Pío XII, 36, 31008 Pamplona, Navarra.
Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola
|March 29, 2001
Summary
This study compared dizziness-related disability and handicap using two questionnaires in 337 patients. Findings show a strong link between dizziness severity, daily activity limitations, and overall quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Audiology
- Quality of Life Research
Background:
- Dizziness significantly impacts patient well-being and daily functioning.
- Understanding the distinction between impairment, disability, and handicap is crucial for managing dizziness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare disability and handicap in patients experiencing dizziness.
- To evaluate the utility of two specific questionnaires in assessing dizziness impact.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study involving 337 patients with non-acute dizziness.
- Utilized the Spanish version of the Dizziness Handicap Inventory and the UCLA-Dizziness Questionnaire.
- Employed translation-back-translation for questionnaire adaptation.
Main Results:
- A significant correlation was found between the frequency of dizzy spells and perceived health quality.
- The intensity of dizzy spells correlated with limitations in daily activities.
- Patient-perceived quality of life is primarily associated with handicap.
Conclusions:
- Vertigo, a non-fatal health outcome, can be effectively analyzed through the frameworks of Impairment, Disabilities and Handicap (IDH) and Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL).
- The study supports the use of validated questionnaires to quantify the impact of dizziness.