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ArticleFrontiers in neurology2023

What neuro-otology specialists need for better care of dizzy patients: a national survey.

Georgios Mantokoudis, Andreas Zwergal, Dik Heg, Hassen Kerkeni, Suzie Diener, Roger Kalla, Athanasia Korda, Claudia Candreia, Antje Welge-Lüssen, Alexander Andrea Tarnutzer

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Article in Frontiers in neurology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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10 authors at 6 institutions in 2 countries.

Georgios MantokoudisDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Lnselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Andreas ZwergalGerman Center for Vertigo and Balance Disorders (DSGZ), LMU University Hospital, Munich, Germany.
Dik HegCTU Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Hassen KerkeniDepartment of Neurology, Lnselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Suzie DienerPractice Neurology St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Roger KallaDepartment of Neurology, Lnselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Athanasia KordaDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Lnselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Claudia CandreiaDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland.
Antje Welge-LüssenDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Alexander Andrea TarnutzerNeurology, Cantonal Hospital of Baden, Baden, Switzerland.
University of Bern · CHKantonsspital Baden · CHLMU Klinikum · DEUniversity Hospital of Basel · CHUniversity of Lucerne · CHUniversity of St.Gallen · CH

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: A substantial fraction of dizzy patients are assessed by neurologists and ear-nose-throat (ENT) physicians. With the differential diagnosis being broad and often different specialties involved, we aimed to assess the interaction with generalists from the specialists' perspective to identify limitations and needs and to define strategies for improvement in patient care and education by the specialist. Methods: One hundred eleven board-certified neurologists ( Results: Specialists indicated higher confidence in reaching a specific diagnosis for patients presenting with acute dizziness than episodic/chronic dizziness (80% vs. 60%) at the first consultation. Knowledge of the timing-and-trigger concept [odds ratio (OR) = 0.81 (0.67-0.98), Conclusion: In our survey, bedside state-of-the-art assessments were key in reducing the fraction of unclear dizzy cases. Several gaps were identified that should be addressed. Specifically, referring physicians should provide more comprehensive details regarding urgency, prior diagnostics, and treatment. Specifically, when promoting the knowledge of neurologists and ENT physicians, this should be preferentially done by offering a combination of hands-on courses and webinars.

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bedside examinationdiagnosisdizzinessspecialistssurveyvertigo

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