Journal article
Balance and Dizziness Disorders in the Elderly: a Review
Current otorhinolaryngology reports, v 8(2)
01 Jun 2020
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Abstract
Purpose of ReviewDizziness and balance disorders affecting the elderly are among the most common causes of medical consultation. In an aging population, the number of cases is expected to increase, proving to be a growing public health concern. This review aims to summarize exciting, new research done on this topic.Recent FindingsVirtual reality and Internet-based vestibular rehabilitation have shown promise in providing low-cost, at-home care for older adults suffering from dizziness and balance disorders. Furthermore, new research has crafted an effective preventative screening guide for falls in the elderly.SummaryDizziness and balance disorders in the older adult should be considered multifactorial and so can be extremely difficult to diagnose. Physicians and other healthcare providers must be equipped with up-to-date knowledge on dizziness and balance disorders to effectively diagnose and manage this problem in the elderly. Future studies should fill in current gaps in knowledge, while further developing various forms of effective therapy.
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- Title
- Balance and Dizziness Disorders in the Elderly: a Review
- Creators
- Milap H. Desai - Drexel UniversityBrian J. McKinnon - The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
- Publication Details
- Current otorhinolaryngology reports, v 8(2)
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Number of pages
- 10
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Otolaryngology (and Head and Neck Surgery)
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000702479500012
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85100679356
- Other Identifier
- 991019168294504721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Otorhinolaryngology