Abstract

While studies have been conducted worldwide examining the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of BPPV, very few have focused on the cost of diagnosis and treatment of BPPV. [...]the current study was designed to analyze the effects and expenditure of the different treatment strategies for BPPV, according to the effective screening of BPPV patients, and vertigo classification. [...]all of the subjects were evaluated by a questionnaire of the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) sub-scale (5-item and 2-item) to screen for BPPV. [...]Dix-Hallpike and Roll-tests were conducted to determine the accuracy of BPPV diagnosis and possible subtype. Unfortunately delay in the diagnosis and treatment of BPPV may result in increased cost to patients. [...]it is very important to evaluate patients carefully, categorize them into appropriate groups, and execute individualized treatment.

Details

Title
Analysis of cost and effectiveness of treatment in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
Author
Ya-Li, Wang; Wu Min-Ya; Pei-Li, Cheng; Shao-Fang, Pei; Liu, Yi; Ying-Mei, Liu
Pages
342-345
Section
Correspondence
Publication year
2019
Publication date
Feb 2019
Publisher
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Ovid Technologies
ISSN
03666999
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2502612218
Copyright
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