A Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Triage Clinic.
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of triaging patients with motion-provoked dizziness into a benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) clinic. Method: A retrospective chart review was performed of veterans who were tested and treated for BPPV in a triaged BPPV clinic and veterans who were tested and treated for BPPV in a traditional vestibular clinic. Results: The BPPV triage clinic had a hit rate of 39%. On average, the triaged BPPV clinic reduced patient wait times by 23 days relative to the wait times for the traditional vestibular clinic while also reducing patient costs. Conclusion: Triaging patients with BPPV is one method to improve access to evaluation and treatment and a mechanism for the effective use of clinic time and resources.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Riska, KM; Akin, FW; Williams, L; Rouse, SB; Murnane, OD
Published Date
- December 12, 2017
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 26 / 4
Start / End Page
- 481 - 485
PubMed ID
- 28975255
Pubmed Central ID
- 28975255
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1558-9137
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1044/2017_AJA-16-0119
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States