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ArticleJournal of vestibular research : equilibrium & orientation2024

Dizziness-related disability in persons with post-COVID condition: A cross sectional study.

Elin Östlind, Elisabeth Ekstrand, Iben Axén, Christina Brogårdh, Agneta Malmgren Fänge, Kjerstin Stigmar, Eva Ekvall Hansson

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Elin ÖstlindDepartment of Health Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
Elisabeth EkstrandDepartment of Health Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
Iben AxénUnit of Intervention and Implementation Research for Worker Health, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Christina BrogårdhDepartment of Health Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
Agneta Malmgren FängeDepartment of Health Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
Kjerstin StigmarDepartment of Health Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
Eva Ekvall HanssonDepartment of Health Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.

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backgroundDizziness is a common symptom in post-COVID condition (PCC) which may have a large impact on several life domains. However, knowledge on dizziness-severity and disability in PCC is sparse.

objectiveThe aim was to describe the severity of dizziness-related disability in individuals with PCC, and how it is manifested in daily life.

methodsA questionnaire regarding symptoms of PCC, health, and dizziness-related handicap was administered online, and 524 persons with PCC and dizziness were included.

resultsMean score of the Dizziness Handicap Inventory was 35.2 (24.0) and 51.8%, were classified as having moderate/severe dizziness-related disability. The percentage of maximum value for the subscales were: Physical manifestation, 48%, Emotional Impact, 36% and Catastrophic Impact, 17%. The greatest influence on physical movements was when bending forward, head shaking or doing strenuous physical activities or household chores.

conclusionsHalf had moderate or severe dizziness-related disability and the physical manifestations occurred mostly during specific or strenuous body movements. This indicate a vestibular impairment that may be effectively managed with vestibular rehabilitation. Assessment and treatment of dizziness might be an essential part in PCC rehabilitation and future research should continue to explore the potential causal pathways of dizziness in PCC.

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COVID-19DizzinessActivities of Daily LivingAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesDisability EvaluationFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPersons with DisabilitiesPost-Acute COVID-19 SyndromeSARS-CoV-2Severity of Illness IndexSurveys and Questionnairesactivities of daily livingdizzinessdizziness-related disabilityPost-covid condition

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PMCPMC11613079

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