ArticleEuropean archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery2021
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, dizziness, and health-related quality of life among older adults in a population-based setting.
Article in European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05425199 (Effects of Habituation Exercises Versus Proprioceptive Training on Dizziness, Vertigo, Balance and Quality of Life in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo), which is not on this map. Cited by 23 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Effects of Habituation Exercises Versus Proprioceptive Training on Dizziness, Vertigo, Balance and Quality of Life in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 48 citations in OpenAlex.
- Best practice assessment and management of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in older adults.Age and ageing · 2025Guideline
- Association between otolin-1 and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: A meta-analysis.Frontiers in neurology · 2022Pooled it
- Dizziness in older persons at high risk of future hospitalization: prevalence, differences between those with and without dizziness, and effect of a proactive primary care intervention.BMC geriatrics · 2022Trial
- Development and temporal validation of an interpretable prediction model for delayed diagnosis of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: a retrospective study from Beijing, China.Preventive medicine reports · 2026Article
- A Scoping Review of Home-Based Vestibular Rehabilitation for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Patients.The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS · 2025Review
- Co-Existing Vestibular Hypofunction Impairs Postural Control, but Not Frailty and Well-Being, in Older Adults with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- The Association of Sarcopenia and Body Composition With Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo in Older Adults.The Laryngoscope · 2025Article
- The diet and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (DaBC) study: protocol and baseline characteristics of a prospective cohort investigating dietary patterns and BPPV prognosis-the role of genetics and gut microbiota.Frontiers in nutrition · 2025Article
- The synergistic interaction of vitamin D deficiency and insomnia on dizziness-related handicap in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
- Physical Activity and Frailty Are Impaired in Older Adults with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Comparison between Classical- and Rotational-Mechanical-Chair-Assisted Maneuvers in a Population of Patients with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Understanding Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and Its Impact on Quality of Life: A Systematic Review.Cureus · 2024Review
- Living with dizziness impacts health-related quality of life among older adults.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2024Article
- Associations between benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and seven mental disorders: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study.Frontiers in neurology · 2024Article
- Exploring perceived occupational performance among individuals with Vertigo in Jordan: A cross-sectional study.The British journal of occupational therapy · 2023Article
- High Serum Levels of Otolin-1 in Patients With Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Predict Recurrence.Frontiers in neurology · 2022Article
- How Healthcare Utilization Due to Dizziness and Vertigo Differs Between Older and Younger Adults.Frontiers in medicine · 2022Article
- Dizziness and health-related quality of life among older adults in an urban population: a cross-sectional study.Health and quality of life outcomes · 2021Article
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and vestibular impairment among older adults with dizziness.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2021Article
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Abstract
purposeDizziness may affect quality of life in a negative way and contribute to falls. The aim of this study was to investigate and compare 75 years old with dizziness caused by benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) to those with general dizziness/impaired balance (non-BPPV related) and to those reporting no dizziness, regarding health-related quality of life (HRQL), falls, tiredness, and walking speed in a population-based setting.
methodA cross-sectional population-based sample, including 671 75 years old (398 women, 273 men), was investigated for BPPV, dizziness symptoms, falls, and walking speed. HRQL was assessed using the 36-item Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36).
resultA total of 67 persons (10%) had symptoms of BPPV with 11 (1.6%) having nystagmus when tested for BPPV. Having BPPV as well as general dizziness/impaired balance was associated with reduced HRQL, more tiredness, enhanced number of falls, and lower walking speed. Furthermore, the risk of having BPPV increased fourfold if symptoms of dizziness when turning in bed was reported.
conclusionHaving problems with dizziness is common among senior citizens where BPPV can be an unrecognized cause of dizziness that may impact HRQL and overall well-being. As BPPV is common among older adults, and is potentially curable through reposition maneuvers, it is important to liberally test for, and treat the condition. Information about dizziness when turning in bed can help to pinpoint persons with enhanced risk for BPPV also on a population-based level.
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