Abstract No: 319 Effects of Tele-Rehabilitation Based Cawthorne Cooksey Exercises on Residual Dizziness in Patients with Posterior Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Jhanvika ChauhanPurpose:
Studies have investigated the impact of repositioning manoeuvres on reducing dizziness in Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) patients, but unfortunately various studies have found that many of the patients experience residual dizziness even after successful repositioning manoeuvres. This study is needed to evaluate the efficacy of tele-rehabilitation for vestibular patients, as to adhere to prescribed exercises and safety during unsupervised sessions thus minimising the risk of injury at home.
Relevance:
This study explores the effectiveness of tele-rehabilitation, which provides easy access to healthcare to patients with BPPV at their comfort.
Participants:
Sample size was created by G power software and 24 participants were included into the study of age 18-50.
Methods:
Epley’s manoeuvre was performed on individuals diagnosed with BPPV, only in those individuals who had residual dizziness were included and put into a single group, two week intervention in the form of tele-rehabilitation based Cawthorne Cooksey was given. Outcome measures; Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) and Numeric dizziness rating scale) were taken pre intervention, at 1st week and 2nd week interval.
Analysis:
Paired t test was used for within group analysis for DHI and Numeric dizziness rating scale which showed significant difference in the pre and post application of Cawthorne Cooksey exercises.
Result:
The study showed a significant difference in the pre and the post application of Cawthorne Cooksey exercises.
Conclusion:
The study concluded that tele-rehabilitation based Cawthorne Cooksey effectively manages the residual dizziness in patients with posterior canal BPPV.
Implication:
Such form of tele-rehabilitation can most prominently have a positive impact on such patients leading to better management particularly in remote or underserved areas.