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Positive experiences reported by people with Ménière's disorder: a quantitative study
Dafydd Stephens1, Ilmari Pyykko, Erna Kentala
1Department of Neurology, Ophthalmology & Audiological Medicine, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, UK. stephensd@cf.ac.uk
Conclusions:
Eight aspects of self-reported positive experience in Ménière's disorder were identified, of which 'Perspectives on one's disease' can predict the impact of the condition.
Objectives:
To determine the types of positive experiences related to attitudes and expectations and their relationship to the impact of Ménière's disorder on the individuals' lives.
Methods:
A postal survey of the members of the Finnish Ménière's Association including a structured questionnaire on positive experiences that have been reported by people with Ménière's disorder.
Results:
Eight positive factors were derived, explaining 59% of the total variance. The main factors were 'Personal development', 'Patient Association', 'Perspective on one's disease', Acceptance of limitations', 'Beneficial life-effects' and 'Use condition to self-advantage'. Of these only 'Perspective on one's disease' related significantly to measures of the impact of the condition.
