Am J Gerontol Geriatr | Volume 2, Issue 1 | Case Report | Open Access
Andrea Jennings*
Senior Nurse Researcher, Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center, VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, USA
*Correspondance to: Andrea Jennings
Fulltext PDFBenign Paroxysmal Position Vertigo (BPPV) can be a debilitating undetected condition for older patients in nursing homes. BPPV is classified as a peripheral vestibular disorder and individuals have various levels of dizziness associated with the disorder. The presentation of BPPV in nursing homes patients may be overlooked as vertigo and dizziness can be triggered by other chronic diseases and disorders. Thus, these patients may be misdiagnosed or have a delayed diagnosis of BPPV resulting in unnecessary health care visits and procedures. The case study in the article highlights how BPPV can manifest in a patient at a nursing home. Awareness about BPPV is key for all health care professionals and educational initiatives must be implemented across care settings. With the necessary education and training, health care professionals can detect BPPV in a timely manner, therefore limiting the amount of human suffering that occurs with this disorder
Jennings A. Detecting Benign Paroxysmal Position Vertigo in Patients in Nursing Homes: A Case Study Approach. Am J Gerentol Geriatr. 2019; 2(1): 1016.