Feasibility and Effects of a Nursing Intervention for Patients with Peripheral Vestibular Disorders

Faag, Carina (author): Röda Korsets Högskola,Hälsovetenskapliga institutionen,Örebro University

Bergenius, Johan (author): Karolinska Institutet / Karolinska University Hospital

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Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), 2017
2017
English.
In: Rehabilitation Nursing. - : Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). - 0278-4807 .- 2048-7940. ; 42:5, s. 274-281

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Abstract Subject headings

Purpose: To explore the feasibility and possible outcomes of a nursing intervention in patients with peripheral vestibular disorders. Design: A randomized controlled trial (RCT). Methods: Thirty-six patients participated in the study: the intervention group (n = 18), who received the intervention, and patients in a control group (n = 18), who received standard care. The intervention includes patient education and individualized nursing support during a 6-month rehabilitation period. Outcomes were symptoms, well-being, sense of coherence, and self-care measured at baseline before randomization and at 6 and 9 months later. Findings: At the 9-month follow up, the patients who received the intervention rated significantly fewer vertigo-related symptoms and a higher sense of coherence than the control group. Conclusion: The intervention was feasible and seems to support the patients to manage symptoms, but confirmative studies are warranted. Clinical Relevance: Patient education in combination with individual support may be beneficial to help patients with peripheral disorders during their rehabilitation.

By the author/editor: Faag, Carina; Bergenius, Johan; Forsberg, Christ ...; Langius-Eklöf, A ...

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MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES: MEDICAL AND HEAL ...; and Health Sciences; and Nursing

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