Research Article

FUNCTIONAL IMPACT OF PERSISTENT POSTURAL-PERCEPTUAL DIZZINESS: DEPRESSION, FALL AND DAILY LIFE ACTIVITIES

Volume: 7 Number: 2 June 26, 2026
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FUNCTIONAL IMPACT OF PERSISTENT POSTURAL-PERCEPTUAL DIZZINESS: DEPRESSION, FALL AND DAILY LIFE ACTIVITIES

Abstract

Objective: Persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) is a frequent cause of long-lasting dizziness and may be accompanied by substantial functional limitations and psychosocial burden. The aim of this study was to investigate depressive symptoms, fall-related self-efficacy and the extent to which vestibular complaints interfere with daily life activities in PPPD patients. Methods: Eight patients (5 males, 3 females) who met the Barany Society diagnostic criteria for PPPD were included. Participants completed the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Falls Efficacy Scale (FES), and the Vestibular Disorders Activities of Daily Living Scale (VADL). Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS. Continuous variables were presented as mean ± standard deviation. Results: The mean BDI score was 28.88 ± 15.24, indicating clinically relevant depressive symptomatology. The finding that the mean FES score was 25.88 ± 10.55 considered an indicator of reduced confidence related to falling. The mean total VADL score was 65.13 ± 19.35, reflecting notable restrictions in daily functioning. Based on the VADL results, the instrumental subscale showed relatively lower mean scores (14.88 ± 5.79), whereas higher mean values were obtained in the functional (25.75 ± 10.62) and ambulation (24.50 ± 7.31) subscales. Conclusion: PPPD appears to be associated with considerable limitations in everyday functioning, along with reduced fall-related self-efficacy and depressive symptoms. These findings underline the importance of incorporating functional assessment and multidisciplinary rehabilitation strategies together with psychosocial evaluation in the management of PPPD. Further research with larger samples is needed to validate these results.

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Ethical Statement

The required permission and approval were obtained from the Ankara University Human Research Ethics Committee (decision date: 15.02.2024; approval no: İ02-97-24). All participants were verbally informed prior to the study, and written informed consent was obtained from each participant.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Services and Systems (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 26, 2026

Submission Date

February 7, 2026

Acceptance Date

April 15, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 7 Number: 2

APA
Binay Bolat, K., & Tokgoz Yilmaz, S. (2026). FUNCTIONAL IMPACT OF PERSISTENT POSTURAL-PERCEPTUAL DIZZINESS: DEPRESSION, FALL AND DAILY LIFE ACTIVITIES. Selçuk Sağlık Dergisi, 7(2), 76-81. https://doi.org/10.70813/ssd.1884011
AMA
1.Binay Bolat K, Tokgoz Yilmaz S. FUNCTIONAL IMPACT OF PERSISTENT POSTURAL-PERCEPTUAL DIZZINESS: DEPRESSION, FALL AND DAILY LIFE ACTIVITIES. Selçuk Sağlık Dergisi. 2026;7(2):76-81. doi:10.70813/ssd.1884011
Chicago
Binay Bolat, Kübra, and Suna Tokgoz Yilmaz. 2026. “FUNCTIONAL IMPACT OF PERSISTENT POSTURAL-PERCEPTUAL DIZZINESS: DEPRESSION, FALL AND DAILY LIFE ACTIVITIES”. Selçuk Sağlık Dergisi 7 (2): 76-81. https://doi.org/10.70813/ssd.1884011.
EndNote
Binay Bolat K, Tokgoz Yilmaz S (June 1, 2026) FUNCTIONAL IMPACT OF PERSISTENT POSTURAL-PERCEPTUAL DIZZINESS: DEPRESSION, FALL AND DAILY LIFE ACTIVITIES. Selçuk Sağlık Dergisi 7 2 76–81.
IEEE
[1]K. Binay Bolat and S. Tokgoz Yilmaz, “FUNCTIONAL IMPACT OF PERSISTENT POSTURAL-PERCEPTUAL DIZZINESS: DEPRESSION, FALL AND DAILY LIFE ACTIVITIES”, Selçuk Sağlık Dergisi, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 76–81, June 2026, doi: 10.70813/ssd.1884011.
ISNAD
Binay Bolat, Kübra - Tokgoz Yilmaz, Suna. “FUNCTIONAL IMPACT OF PERSISTENT POSTURAL-PERCEPTUAL DIZZINESS: DEPRESSION, FALL AND DAILY LIFE ACTIVITIES”. Selçuk Sağlık Dergisi 7/2 (June 1, 2026): 76-81. https://doi.org/10.70813/ssd.1884011.
JAMA
1.Binay Bolat K, Tokgoz Yilmaz S. FUNCTIONAL IMPACT OF PERSISTENT POSTURAL-PERCEPTUAL DIZZINESS: DEPRESSION, FALL AND DAILY LIFE ACTIVITIES. Selçuk Sağlık Dergisi. 2026;7:76–81.
MLA
Binay Bolat, Kübra, and Suna Tokgoz Yilmaz. “FUNCTIONAL IMPACT OF PERSISTENT POSTURAL-PERCEPTUAL DIZZINESS: DEPRESSION, FALL AND DAILY LIFE ACTIVITIES”. Selçuk Sağlık Dergisi, vol. 7, no. 2, June 2026, pp. 76-81, doi:10.70813/ssd.1884011.
Vancouver
1.Kübra Binay Bolat, Suna Tokgoz Yilmaz. FUNCTIONAL IMPACT OF PERSISTENT POSTURAL-PERCEPTUAL DIZZINESS: DEPRESSION, FALL AND DAILY LIFE ACTIVITIES. Selçuk Sağlık Dergisi. 2026 Jun. 1;7(2):76-81. doi:10.70813/ssd.1884011