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- Andersson, Gerhard, et al.
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Distinguishing levels of tinnitus distress
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Ingår i: CLINICAL OTOLARYNGOLOGY. - : BLACKWELL SCIENCE LTD. - 0307-7772. ; 24:5, s. 404-410
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Degrees of tinnitus distress were explored in a sample of 216 patients who completed audiological measures and were assessed in a structured interview conducted by a clinical psychologist. The Klockhoff and Lindblom grading system was used and its inter-
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- Humphriss, Rachel, et al.
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Hyperventilation in the vestibular clinic : use of the Nijmegen Questionnaire
- 2004
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Ingår i: Clinical otolaryngology and allied sciences. - 0307-7772. ; 29, s. 232-237
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence of hyperventilation syndrome in patients seen for vestibular assessment and to assess the clinical utility of the Nijmegen Questionnaire in this group. The Nijmegen Questionnaire and Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) were administered prospectively to a consecutive series of 100 patients identified as candidates for vestibular assessment within the University Hospital Neuro-otology practice. Twenty-three per cent of patients seen for vestibular assessment were diagnosed with hyperventilation syndrome using the Nijmegen Questionnaire. Seventeen of these (74%) would haveremained undetected had the Nijmegen questionnaire not been used. No relationship was found between vestibular assessment results and either Nijmegen or DHI scores. A significant correlation was found between DHI scores and Nijmegen Questionnaire scores (rho ¼ 0.348, P ¼ 0.0005). In conclusion, the Nijmegen Questionnaire is a quick, easy to administer and low-impact assessment tool for hyperventilation syndrome and isa useful adjunct to the otological consultation. Diagnosed patients can then be offered breathing control exercises as part of a vestibular rehabilitation programme.
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- Lindgren, Sven, et al.
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Cricopharyngeal myotomy in the treatment of dysphagia
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Ingår i: Clinical Otolaryngology and Allied Sciences. - : Wiley. - 0307-7772. ; 15:3, s. 221-227
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Cricopharyngeal myotomy was performed on 60 patients suffering from cervical oesophageal dysphagia. Of 37 that had a Zenker diverticulum the diverticulum was excised in 24. All patients were free of symptoms on post-operative follow-up at 2-10 years. In 10 patients with a cervical oesophageal web or postcricoid stenosis, the ability to eat normal food was restored. In 7 of 9 patients with neuromuscular diseases affecting swallowing and 2 of 4 patients with cricopharyngeal achalasia, food intake improved after myotomy. Apart from 4 transient palsies of the left recurrent nerve and 2 patients with aspiration pneumonia, no serious complications occurred. Cricopharyngeal myotomy can be a safe and effective method to improve the swallowing and quality of life of patients suffering from cervical oesophageal dysphagia of varied aetiology.
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- Mendel, Barbro, et al.
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Dizziness symptom severity and impact on daily living as perceived by patients suffering from peripheral vestibular disorder
- 1999
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Ingår i: Clinical Otolaryngology & Allied Sciences. - : Wiley. - 0307-7772 .- 1365-2273. ; 24:4, s. 286-293
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The purpose of this study was to describe quality-of-life aspects in a group of patients (n = 99) suffering from peripheral vestibular disorder, using three different self-rated instruments, the Vertigo Symptom Scale (VSS), the Vertigo Handicap Questionnaire (VHQ) and the Sickness Impact Profile (SIP). The results showed that the type of dizziness that most influenced the quality-of-life aspects were: frequent short- or long-term dizziness, nausea, and the feeling that the ground was distant or as though the patient were walking on clouds. However, several of the impairments in daily life were neither related to the disease itself nor the demographic data. This verifies the necessity of investigating other factors such as personality and coping capacity. The results of this study also demonstrate the patients' need of psychosocial support. A comprehensive assessment and evaluation is important in order to identify each patient's needs.
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