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Lene Kristiansen1, L H Magnussen1, B Juul-Kristensen2
11Department of Health and Functioning, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, P.O. box 7030, 5020 Bergen, Norway.
Purpose:
To evaluate the feasibility of integrating vestibular rehabilitation and cognitive behaviour therapy (VR-CBT) for people with persistent dizziness in primary care.
Design:
Prospective single-group pre- and post-test study.
Participants:
Adults (aged 18-70) with acute onset of dizziness and symptoms lasting a minimum 3 months, recruited from Bergen municipality.
Methods:
Participants attended eight weekly group sessions of VR-CBT intervention. Feasibility outcomes consisted of recruitment and testing procedures, intervention adherence, and participant feedback, besides change in primary outcomes. The primary outcomes were Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) and preferred gait velocity.
Results:
Seven participants were recruited for the study. All participants completed the pre-treatment tests, five participants completed the intervention and answered post-treatment questionnaires, and three completed post-treatment testing. Of the five participants, three attended at least 75% of the VR-CBT sessions, and two 50% of the sessions. Participants reported that the VR-CBT was relevant and led to improvement in function. DHI scores improved beyond minimal important change in two out of five participants, and preferred gait velocity increased beyond minimal important change in two out of three participants.
Conclusion:
The current tests and VR-CBT treatment protocols were feasible. Some changes are suggested to optimise the protocols, before conducting a randomised controlled trial.
Trial Registration:
NCT02655575. Registered 14 January 2016-retrospectively registered.
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