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A Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Triage Clinic

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of triaging patients with motion-provoked dizziness into a benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) clinic. METHOD: A retrospective chart review was performed of veterans who were tested and treated for BPPV in a triaged BPPV clinic and veterans who were tested and treated for BPPV in a traditional vestibular clinic. RESULTS: The BPPV triage clinic had a hit rate of 39%. On average, the triaged BPPV clinic reduced patient wait times by 23 days relative to the wait times for the traditional vestibular clinic while also reducing patient costs. CONCLUSION: Triaging patients with BPPV is one method to improve access to evaluation and treatment and a mechanism for the effective use of clinic time and resources.

Source: American Journal of Audiology

DOI: 10.1044/2017_aja-16-0119

Authors: Kristal M. Riska, Faith W. Akin, Laura Williams, Stephanie B. Rouse, Owen D. Murnane

Institutions: East Tennessee State University, Mountain Home VA Healthcare System, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, James H. Quillen VA Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Vestibular and auditory disorders

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2756217869

FWCI: 0.134

Cites: 20

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10