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[Side effects and patients expectations after vestibular tests].

M S Boleas-Aguirre¹, G Debellemanière, N Pérez

¹Clínica Universitaria de Navarra, Faculté de Médecine, Université de Navarra, Département d'Oto-rhino-laryngologie, Pamplona, Espagne. msboleas@unav.es

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Neuroscience
Patient Experience Research

Context:

Vestibular testing is crucial for diagnosing balance disorders.
Patient satisfaction and side effect profiles are key indicators of healthcare quality.
Understanding patient expectations is vital for optimizing diagnostic procedures.

Purpose:

To assess patient satisfaction with vestibular testing procedures.
To evaluate the side effects experienced by patients post-vestibular testing.
To gather patient feedback for improving the vestibular testing experience.

Summary:

A survey of 42 patients after vestibular testing revealed general satisfaction with pre-test information and reasonable waiting times.
Most patients desired same-day results and found the caloric test uncomfortable, with over half experiencing post-test symptoms.
Key suggestions included providing test results promptly and implementing post-test follow-up calls.

Impact:

Highlights the importance of timely communication of vestibular test results.
Suggests improvements in informed consent documents and post-procedure patient support.
Aims to enhance patient care and reduce anxiety associated with vestibular diagnostics.