Vestibular diseases Dizziness Meniere disease Maze learning
Conditions
Interventions
They will be recruited 60 patients who will be divided into 4 groups with 15 participants each and according to the treatment protocol. The first group of 15 elderly will be submitted to Cawthorne and
Other
E02.779.483
Q65.060
Sponsors
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Hospital Agamenon Magalhães
Eligibility
Age
60 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Elderly both genders with vestibular complaints; aged between 60 and 80 years; hospital patients.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Seniors who underwent audiometry and vectoelectronystagmography; Elderly patients with vestibular complaints; seniors who are not embedded in vestibular rehabilitation program; do not have hearing loss and or hearing aids; noncarriers of psychiatric disorders; They do not have physical disabilities; wheelchair; amputees; do not use crutches; participants visual impairment grave; Elderly unable to understand verbal commands; elderly diagnosed with benign paroxysmal vertigo;
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dizziness reduction in the elderly with vestibular disorders checked by DHI (Dizziness Handicap Inventory ) which consists of 25 closed questions assessing physical, emotional and functional aspects . It is assessed by final score that is obtained by the sum of points in three stages: before, during and after the intervention. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduced risk of falling through the Berg scale where 14 is structured tasks involving static balance , evaluated by a score ranging from 0-4 points totaling 56 points , where 0 is unable to perform the task and 4 performs independent. Improved functionality evaluated by Functional Independence Measure (FIM ) , wherein the activity is assessed and given a score of 1 ( total dependence ) to 7 ( complete independence ) and the total score ranges from 18 to 126 points . Improved quality of life as assessed by the SF-36 , measuring different domains functional capacity , physical aspects, pain, general health , vitality, social functioning , emotional and mental health, checked by final score , ranging from 0 to 100. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactLilian Melo da Silva
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Outcome results
None listed