ArticleFrontiers in neurology2023
What is the current status of primary care in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with vertigo and dizziness in Switzerland? A national survey.
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- Knowledge, practices, and challenges in primary care management of dizziness and vertigo in Saudi Arabia.Frontiers in neurologyArticle
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Abstract
Background: Vertigo and dizziness are among the most frequent presenting symptoms in the primary care physicians' (PCPs) office. With patients facing difficulties in describing their complaints and clinical findings often being subtle and transient, the diagnostic workup of the dizzy patient remains challenging. We aimed to gain more insights into the current state of practice in order to identify the limitations and needs of the PCPs and define strategies to continuously improve their knowledge in the care of the dizzy patient. Materials and methods: Board-certified PCPs working in Switzerland were invited to participate in an online survey. A descriptive statistical analysis was performed, and prospectively defined hypotheses were assessed using regression analyses. Results: A vast majority of participating PCPs ( Conclusion: The assessment of dizzy patients takes longer than that of average patients in most primary care practices. Many dizzy patients remain undiagnosed even after a thorough examination, highlighting the challenges faced by PCPs and potentially leading to frequent referrals to specialists. To address this, it is crucial to promote state-of-the-art neuro-otological examination and treatment techniques that are currently neglected by most PCPs, such as "HINTS" and lateral-canal BPPV treatment. This can help reduce referral rates allowing more targeted treatment and referrals.
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