Efeito das manobras terapêuticas na qualidade de vida dos pacientes com vertigem posicional paroxística benigna

Abstract

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is among the most common vestibular disorders. It is characterized by recurrent episodes of vertigo induced by changes in head position. The condition is diagnosed by performing the tests like Dix-Hallpike and Brandt- Daroff maneuvers. Nystagmus is present by this way. The objective of this work was to evaluate the efficacy of the treatment with repositioning maneuvers in patients with BPPV. A prospective, longitudinal and experimental cohort study involving 36 patients followed up in outpatient neurotology. Were considered for data analysis, the clinical course of patients, and the results obtained in the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) in the first visit to the patient and after treatment with repositioning maneuvers. The scores of physical, functional, and emotional aspects were compared and thus the effect of vestibular rehabilitation on quality of life of the patients undergoing this treatment was analyzed. For comparison of the scores before and after treatment it was used the Student’s t-test for paired samples. Data analysis showed a significant difference to the values of DHI. The repositioning maneuvers are an excellent treatment for BPPV. The patients of our series were successfuly treated by this method.