Balance and Dizziness Disorders in the Elderly: a Review

Desai, Milap H; McKinnon, Brian J.

doi:10.1007/s40136-020-00281-y

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“…In addition, it is important to talk about how fear of falling may affect individuals’ self-confidence to independently perform daily occupations and to facilitate possible needs. 47 , 48 Individuals should be informed about the significance of certain environmental modifications, such as bathroom grab rails and stairwell banisters, and of avoiding loose carpets or unnecessary inventory. 55 Practicing different transferring situations, such as getting in and out of bed or the shower, may also help the individual feel more secure and able to live independently in their own home.…”

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“…A possible explanation for this finding may be that spontaneous improvements are expected due to the fracture healing process. 46 Dizziness/balance problems are often used to describe a comprehensive set of perceptions and symptoms, 47 and the underlying cause is complex and multi-factorial in the elderly. 22 Changes in any aspect of the balance system, including those of sensory, visual, vestibular, neurologic, and muscular origin, can cause dizziness and imbalance.…”

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“…It should be mentioned that these previous studies have not been conducted on a reablement intervention. [47][48][49]54,55 Nevertheless, some of these points may be relevant in a reablement setting for people with dizziness and balance problems to benefit optimally from a reablement program.…”

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Exploring Goals and Functional Changes in Reablement for People with Fractures and People with Dizziness and Balance Problems

Licina,

Kjeken,

Førland

et al. 2023

JMDH

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Background Although older people often have challenges with fractures and dizziness/balance problems, knowledge concerning the impact of reablement of people with these conditions is limited. Aim To explore functional changes in reablement for older home-dwelling people with fractures and dizziness/balance problems regarding 1) occupational performance and satisfaction with performance, 2) physical function and 3) health-related quality of life, and 4) which occupations they prioritize as rehabilitation goals. Material and Methods The sample is derived from a nationwide clinically controlled trial in Norway consisting of 149 participants with fractures and 113 with dizziness/balance problems who participated in a four to 10-week reablement program. Data were collected at baseline and at 10-week, 6-month, and 12-month follow-up and were analyzed with paired t -tests and analysis of covariance. Occupational priorities were categorized into sub-areas of occupation. Results Both groups had significant short-, mid-, and long-term improvements in occupational performance and satisfaction with performance. Except for balance from baseline to 12-month follow-up, the fracture group showed significant improvements in physical function and health-related quality of life at all follow-ups. The results varied more in the group with dizziness/balance problems in physical function and health-related quality of life. Functional mobility was the highest prioritized occupational sub-area in both groups. Conclusion The findings of this study provide extended knowledge about goals and functional changes in people with fractures and dizziness/balance problems following a reablement program. Significance Tailoring and individual adjustments according to diagnosis may be important in person-centered care in reablement.

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Exploring Goals and Functional Changes in Reablement for People with Fractures and People with Dizziness and Balance Problems

Licina,

Kjeken,

Førland

et al. 2023

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Relationship between age, the risk of falling and level of confidence in body balance with semicircular canal function

Nascimento,

Santos,

Aguiar

et al. 2023

Audiol., Commun. Res.

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Purpose to verify the relationship between the risk of falling, the level of confidence in activities involving balance, and age with the values of gain and symmetry of the semicircular canals (SSCs), using the Head Video Impulse Test (vHIT) in patients with peripheral vestibular dysfunction. Methods Cross-sectional study in 12 individuals submitted to functional evaluation using the Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC Scale) and the Dynamic Gait Index (DGI), and vestibular evaluation with vHIT. The results were compared using Spearman's Correlation Coefficient. Results There was a predominance of females (75%), with a mean age of 59 years and 8 months. The mean score in DGI was 19.70 points and on the ABC Scale, 43.65%, which is characteristic of a low confidence level. A moderate correlation was observed between age and DGI and between DGI and ABC Scale and SCC gain and symmetry values with vHIT. Conclusion A relationship was observed between a higher risk of falling in patients with vestibular hypofunction and advanced age and between a low level of confidence to perform daily activities due to asymmetrical SCC gain.

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Relação entre a idade, o risco de queda e o nível de confiança no equilíbrio corporal com a função dos canais semicirculares

Nascimento,

Santos,

Aguiar

et al. 2023

Audiol., Commun. Res.

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RESUMO Objetivo verificar a relação entre o risco de queda, o nível de confiança nas atividades que envolvem equilíbrio e a idade com os valores de ganho e simetria dos canais semicirculares (CSCs), por meio do Vídeo Teste do Impulso Cefálico (vHIT), em pacientes com disfunção vestibular periférica. Método estudo transversal, composto por 12 indivíduos submetidos à avaliação funcional por meio da Activities-specific Balance Confidance Scale (ABC Scale) e do Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) e avaliação vestibular com o vHIT. Os resultados foram comparados por meio do Coeficiente de Correlação de Spearman. Resultados observou-se predomínio do gênero feminino (75%), com média de idade de 59 anos e 8 meses. A média de escore no DGI foi de 19,70 pontos e 43,65% na ABC Scale, característico de baixo nível de confiança. Observou-se correlação de grau moderado entre os parâmetros idade com o DGI, DGI e ABC Scale com os valores de ganho e simetria dos CSCs do vHIT. Conclusão Observaram-se relações entre o maior risco de queda em pacientes com hipofunção vestibular e idade avançada e entre o baixo nível de confiança para realizar atividades diárias diante da assimetria de ganho dos CSCs.

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Balance and Dizziness Disorders in the Elderly: a Review

Cited by 3 publications

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Exploring Goals and Functional Changes in Reablement for People with Fractures and People with Dizziness and Balance Problems

Exploring Goals and Functional Changes in Reablement for People with Fractures and People with Dizziness and Balance Problems

Relationship between age, the risk of falling and level of confidence in body balance with semicircular canal function

Relação entre a idade, o risco de queda e o nível de confiança no equilíbrio corporal com a função dos canais semicirculares

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