Open AccessPlain Language Summary: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Author(s) -
Bhattacharyya Neil,
Hollingsworth Deena B.,
Mahoney Kathryn,
O’Connor Sarah
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
otolaryngology–head and neck surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.232
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1097-6817
pISSN - 0194-5998
DOI - 10.1177/0194599816689671
Subject(s) - benign paroxysmal positional vertigo , guideline , medicine , vertigo , clinical practice , pediatrics , physical therapy , surgery , pathology
Objective . This plain language summary serves as an overview in explaining benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, abbreviated BPPV. This summary applies to patients ≥18 years old with a suspected or potential diagnosis of BPPV and is based on the 2017 “Clinical Practice Guideline: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (Update).” The evidence‐based guideline includes research to support more effective diagnosis and treatment of BPPV. The guideline was developed as a quality improvement opportunity for managing BPPV by creating clear recommendations to use in medical practice.