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Specialised vestibular physiotherapy in the emergency department: A pilot safety and feasibility study
Melanie Lloyd1,2, Allison Luscombe2, Catherine Grant2
1Melbourne Medical School - Western Precinct, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Objective:
To evaluate the safety and feasibility of vestibular physiotherapy in the ED, and its impact on adherence to evidence-based clinical practice.
Methods:
This prospective pre-post implementation study of adults presenting with dizziness symptoms of potential vestibular aetiology measured the proportion of participants safely completing vestibular physiotherapy assessment and treatment.
Results:
A total of 52 participants were recruited (20 usual care and 32 vestibular physiotherapy). Thirty (93.8%) of 32 completed all components of physiotherapy assessment, and there were no adverse events recorded.
Conclusion:
The results of the present study support extending the role of physiotherapists to managing peripheral vestibular dysfunction in the ED.
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