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  • Occupational health
  • Neurology
  • Audiology

Background:

  • Dizziness is a common and disabling condition.
  • Work absenteeism due to health issues is a significant economic burden.
  • The impact of dizziness on employment requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence and severity of work absenteeism among patients experiencing dizziness.
  • To identify factors associated with work disability in dizziness patients referred to a tertiary care setting.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 400 employed patients referred for dizziness assessment was enrolled.
  • Participants completed the WHO Health and Work Performance Questionnaire and the Dizziness Handicap Inventory.
  • Work absence was evaluated over the past 7 days and 4 weeks.

Main Results:

  • 12% of patients reported complete inability to work due to dizziness.
  • 51% reported reduced work performance.
  • Greater disease-related disability correlated with increased work absenteeism.

Conclusions:

  • Dizziness frequently leads to work absenteeism and reduced productivity in patients seeking specialized care.
  • Healthcare providers should consider the occupational impact of dizziness.
  • Interventions targeting dizziness-related disability may reduce work absenteeism.