Effects of a vestibular rehabilitation program on workers in the working environment: a pilot study

Abstract

Objective: to verify the effect of a vestibular rehabilitation program on workers with dizziness from the Division of Nutrition and Dietetics at a University Hospital. Methods: a total of 13 employees between 42 and 65 years of age participated, of whom, 1 was male, and 12, females. They were evaluated before and after the vestibular rehabilitation program using the Dizziness Handicap Inventory, Work Ability Index and Visual Analog Scale. The program was conducted in groups at the workplace. Statistical analysis was performed using the analysis of variance test for paired factors and the chi-square test. Results: in the pre-and post-vestibular rehabilitation comparison, significant differences were found in the Dizziness Handicap Inventory and Visual Analogue Scale scores. In the qualitative analysis of the Work Ability Index, an increase was observed in the number of workers who considered their ability to work to have improved. Conclusion: vestibular rehabilitation conducted in groups and in the working environment was effective in improving dizziness complaint in workers at the Division of Nutrition and Dietetics. It is believed that the positive experience of this program may be extended to other areas.

Relationship between physical activity, feelings of disability, and quality of life in patients with peripheral vestibular dysfunction

“…The analysis of total DHI score revealed means indicating a moderate impact of vestibular dysfunction on the patients' QOL 10 , which was likewise found in other studies [19][20][21] . Regarding specific scores, the functional aspect was the most affected, followed by the emotional and then physical aspects.…”

“…The results show the importance of asking patients with vestibular dysfunction about their life habits (including physical activities) and feelings of disability related to this complaint. DHI has been widely used in clinical practice and scientific research as a reliable analysis instrument to assess participation restriction in patients with vestibular dysfunction 19 . However, symptoms of insecurity, anxiety, fear, sadness, and disability in some patients, beyond the relationship with vestibular complaints, may characterize signs of a psychic disease 16 .…”

Relação entre atividade física, sentimento de incapacidade e qualidade de vida em pacientes com disfunção vestibular periférica

“…Na análise do escore total do DHI, verificou-se média indicativa de impacto moderado dos distúrbios vestibulares na QV dos pacientes 10 , o que também foi encontrado em outros estudos [19][20][21] . Com relação aos escores específicos, identificou-se maior acometimento do aspecto funcional, seguido pelo emocional e depois pelo físico.…”

“…O DHI tem sido amplamente usado, na prática clínica e pesquisa científica, como um instrumento de análise confiável para avaliar a restrição de participação do paciente com disfunção vestibular 19 . Porém, alguns…”

Proposal for a body balance training program for children through an integrative literature review

“…There was a wide use of the Cawthorne and Cooksey protocol 6,7,[15][16][17][18][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28] , which possibly stems from the fact that this protocol restores dynamic balance and spatial orientation, covering both eye movements and head movements in several directions. In addition, it stimulates the movements of the limbs and trunk to train dynamic balance 16 .…”