Research Article

Comparison of Fatigue Severity in Individuals with Vestibular Hypofunction

Number: 25 April 29, 2025
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Comparison of Fatigue Severity in Individuals with Vestibular Hypofunction

Abstract

Aim: The aim is to compare fatigue severity in patients with unilateral and bilateral vestibular hypofunction. Method: Patients with complaints of dizziness and balance were included in the study. The degree and direction of hypofunction of the patients were determined with videonystagmography test. Numerical Pain Scale was used to evaluate fatigue severity. Fatigue severity in patients with unilateral and bilateral vestibular hypofunction (VH) was compared. Results: 100 patients with a mean age of 49.25±14.67 years were included in the study. It was observed that 37% of these patients had Right VH, 30% had Left VH and 33% had Bilateral VH. According to the hypofunction table, the fatigue severity of the groups was 6.57±1.96 in Right VH, 6.79±1.34 in Left VH and 7.51±1.44 in Bilateral VH. When fatigue severity was compared between the groups, no statistical superiority was found (p≥0.05). Conclusion: There is no difference between the fatigue levels in Unilateral and Bilateral VH patients.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

April 29, 2025

Publication Date

April 29, 2025

Submission Date

October 19, 2024

Acceptance Date

February 24, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Number: 25

JAMA
1.Kılıç G, Ertunç Gülçelik G, Sever E, Aktürk A. Comparison of Fatigue Severity in Individuals with Vestibular Hypofunction. IGUSABDER. 2025;:102–109.

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