The DizzyQuest: relation between self-reported hearing loss, tinnitus and objective hearing thresholds in patients with Meniere’s disease

Martín, Eduardo Castro; Stultiens, Joost J A; Berg, M.; Janssen, A. Miranda L.; Leue, Carsten; Delespaul, Philippe; Peeters, Frenk; Widdershoven, Josine; Erdkamp, A.; Weijer, Sjors C.F. van de; Blom, H. M.; Zwergal, Andreas; Grill, Eva; Guinand, Nils; Fornos, Angelica Pérez; Tse, Darren; Berg, Raymond van de

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“…Among the 20 studies that reported the use of a device or app, 2 were related to anamnesis and subjective symptoms [ 3 , 8 ], 12 were related to objective examination [ 8 - 19 ], 7 were related to remote diagnosis [ 9 , 11 , 15 , 16 , 18 , 20 ], and 7 were related to treatment and rehabilitation [ 20 - 26 ] ( Table 1 ).…”

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“…Three papers used virtual reality (VR) for treatment with the Epley maneuver [ 21 ] and vestibular rehabilitation [ 23 , 26 ]. Eight papers included apps or devices with more than one category of medical act performed; all papers were about sequential acts [ 8 , 9 , 11 , 12 , 15 , 16 , 18 , 20 ].…”

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“…After the removal of duplicates, the titles and abstracts of 289 publications were screened. Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the full texts of 38 publications were read, 18 publications were excluded, and 20 publications were included in this review (Figure 1, Multimedia Appendix 1 [3,[8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26]). Among the 20 studies that reported the use of a device or app, 2 were related to anamnesis and subjective symptoms [3,8], 12 were related to objective examination [8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19], 7 were related to remote diagnosis [9,11,15,16,18,20], and 7 were related to treatment and rehabilitation [20][21][22][23][24]…”

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“…Seven papers were randomized controlled trials [3,9,[20][21][22][23]25]. Ten papers used a mobile phone, among which 5 included an app for the subjective visual vertical (SVV) test [10,17,19], head impulse test (HIT) [13], and hearing test [8]. Three papers used virtual reality (VR) for treatment with the Epley maneuver [21] and vestibular rehabilitation [23,26].…”

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Smartphone-Assisted Medical Care for Vestibular Dysfunction as a Telehealth Strategy for Digital Therapy Beyond COVID-19: Scoping Review

Noda¹,

Kuroda²,

Nomura³

et al. 2023

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth

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Background Dizziness and vertigo can be caused by various factors, such as peripheral vestibular and central disorders. Although consultations with specialists are advisable when necessary, patients with severe vertigo symptoms may have limited mobility, which may interfere with hospital visits. The spread of COVID-19 has further limited the number of hospital visits for patients with dizziness; therefore, a method of medical care that enables more accurate treatment under time and geographical constraints is needed. Telemedicine has become widespread, owing to the popularity of smartphone and tablet devices in recent years, and the use of devices and systems has made it possible to provide efficient medical care. However, no previous scoping review has mapped existing studies on telemedicine for vertigo and dizziness, and no recommendations have been made regarding which devices and systems should be used for specific diseases. Objective The aim of this review was to map and assess previous studies on the use of information communications technology, smartphones, and apps for treating patients with vertigo and discuss the added value of introducing telemedicine to improve the quality of medical care and create an environment that builds security and trust among patients. Methods A scoping review was conducted with the methodological framework of Arksey and O’Malley and in accordance with the of the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis extension for Scoping Reviews) guidelines. The PubMed, MEDLINE, and Cochrane Library databases were searched to retrieve previous reports on smartphone-assisted telemedicine treatment for vertigo published between January 2000 and May 2023. Two authors independently assessed eligibility and extracted data. Results This review included 20 papers that reported devices or systems for telemedicine for vestibular dysfunction. Among studies that reported the use of a device or app, 2 were related to anamnesis and subjective symptoms, 12 were related to objective examination, 7 were related to remote diagnosis, and 7 were related to treatment and rehabilitation. Conclusions With the advancement of technology, the use of telemedicine in patients with dizziness may be feasible. In the future, it will be necessary to consider how telemedicine can be used in dizziness treatment and develop an effective treatment system combining in-person medical care and the effective use of devices for the management of severe vertigo and related diseases. The smooth introduction of telemedicine in vertigo treatment is expected to improve the quality of treatment, increase opportunities for patients to receive medical care, and reduce time and travel costs, leading to a sense of security and trust among patients.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

Section: Overviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Smartphone-Assisted Medical Care for Vestibular Dysfunction as a Telehealth Strategy for Digital Therapy Beyond COVID-19: Scoping Review

Noda¹,

Kuroda²,

Nomura³

et al. 2023

JMIR Mhealth Uhealth

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Capturing nystagmus during vertigo attacks using a smartphone: adherence, characteristics, pearls and pitfalls

Melliti,

van de Berg,

van de Berg

2023

J Neurol

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Objective To investigate adherence, characteristics, and first clinical experiences of capturing ictal nystagmus at home, which can be performed to complement the diagnostic process in patients with episodic vestibular symptoms. Methods Patients were recruited at a tertiary referral center in case capturing ictal nystagmus could contribute to the diagnostic process (e.g., to detect or rule out BPPV). They were asked to capture ictal nystagmus with their own smartphone at home, using a smartphone-based adapter (Nystagmocatcher, Balansdiagnos, Stockholm, Sweden). All recordings were analyzed by the last author (RvdB), and the adherence, characteristics, and first clinical experiences were evaluated. Results Seventy patients with vestibular symptoms were asked to participate in this study. Sixty-two (89%) agreed to participate. The median period of participation was 86 days. Fifty-one patients experienced attacks during the study period. Eventually, 51% of them provided eye movement recordings sufficient for analysis. Different types of nystagmus were observed: positional nystagmus related to BPPV, positional nystagmus not related to BPPV, functional eye movements, and the absence of nystagmus or functional eye movements. Capturing ictal nystagmus could contribute to the diagnostic process in several ways, including to detect or rule out BPPV, to detect or rule out vestibular origin of symptoms, to determine the affected side, telemedicine, to monitor attack frequency, and to detect malingering. Furthermore, strict guidance of patients was necessary, which could be time-consuming. Conclusion Capturing ictal nystagmus can contribute to the diagnostic process in several ways, which motivates to rethink current clinical workflow in vestibular medicine. However, strict guidance is necessary and not all patients provide ictal recordings. In an outpatient setting, it would be advised to use ictal nystagmus recordings on indication, to complement the diagnostic process.

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Allergy and autoinflammation drive persistent systemic inflammatory response in Meniere Disease: A longitudinal study

Frejo,

Cara,

Flook

et al. 2025

Clinical Immunology

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The DizzyQuest: relation between self-reported hearing loss, tinnitus and objective hearing thresholds in patients with Meniere’s disease

Cited by 7 publications

References 29 publications

Smartphone-Assisted Medical Care for Vestibular Dysfunction as a Telehealth Strategy for Digital Therapy Beyond COVID-19: Scoping Review

Smartphone-Assisted Medical Care for Vestibular Dysfunction as a Telehealth Strategy for Digital Therapy Beyond COVID-19: Scoping Review

Capturing nystagmus during vertigo attacks using a smartphone: adherence, characteristics, pearls and pitfalls

Allergy and autoinflammation drive persistent systemic inflammatory response in Meniere Disease: A longitudinal study

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