Exploring perceived occupational performance among individuals with Vertigo in Jordan: A cross-sectional study

Area of Science:

• Occupational Therapy
• Rehabilitation Medicine
• Vestibular Disorders

Background:

• Vertigo significantly impacts daily life activities, yet evidence on its effect on occupational performance is limited.
• Self-care, productivity, and leisure are key occupational domains affected by chronic conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate self-perceived occupational performance in daily life activities among individuals experiencing vertigo in Jordan.
• To identify specific daily activities most affected by vertigo.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study design was employed with convenient sampling.
• Thirty individuals with vertigo completed a demographic questionnaire and the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM).
• Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, frequency analysis, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA).

Main Results:

• Participants reported low to average occupational performance (M=4.13) and satisfaction (M=3.46) with daily activities.
• Self-care activities were most impacted (66%), followed by productivity (18%) and leisure (16%).
• Within self-care, personal care activities posed the greatest challenge (31%).

Conclusions:

• Individuals with vertigo experience diminished occupational performance and satisfaction in everyday tasks.
• Targeted occupational therapy interventions are crucial to enhance daily living skills, with a specific emphasis on self-care for individuals with vertigo.